38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce: A High-Protein Comfort Meal
Satisfy your cravings with these protein-packed chicken enchiladas, blended with creamy Greek yogurt for a comforting yet nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Take a tortilla, place a generous amount of chicken mixture in the center, and roll it tightly. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Arrange rolled enchiladas in a baking dish seam-side down.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil to create the white sauce.
- Pour sauce over enchiladas, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Customize with toppings like avocado or salsa for added flavor.