38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce Delight
A delicious and protein-packed dish featuring chicken enchiladas smothered in a creamy white sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups white sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheese, onions, and cilantro.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and lightly fry the tortillas.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.
- Pour the white sauce over the enchiladas.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices like cumin and chili powder to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute turkey for the chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Protein, Chicken Enchiladas, White Sauce