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High Protein Creamy Chilli Chicken Enchiladas

High Protein Creamy Chilli Chicken Enchiladas for Cozy Nights

Delicious High Protein Creamy Chilli Chicken Enchiladas that are hearty, nutritious, and perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 oz Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese or regular cream cheese
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles 4 oz
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or rotisserie chicken
Wrapping
  • 6 large Whole Wheat Tortillas or gluten-free version
Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend or preferred cheese blend
  • 1/3 cup Light Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Chopped Cilantro for garnish
Seasoning and Moisture
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet, cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool and shred.
  3. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, garlic, cream cheese, chili powder, and green chiles into a creamy filling.
  4. Assemble the enchiladas by placing filling in tortillas, rolling them up, and placing seam-side down in the baking dish.
  5. Combine chicken broth and chili powder in a saucepan, simmer, and pour over the rolled enchiladas.
  6. Top with cheese, cover with foil, and bake for 20-25 minutes; remove foil for the last 5 minutes.
  7. Let cool briefly before serving with sour cream and cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and adjust spices as per taste. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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