Description
Savor the deliciousness of these High Protein Chicken Enchiladas, a delightful fusion of tender shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and zesty enchilada sauce encased in soft tortillas. Ideal for family meals or meal prepping, these enchiladas are nutritious, filling, and customizable with your favorite toppings. Ready in just under an hour, they offer a satisfying way to fuel your body with essential nutrients while tantalizing your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 8 whole wheat or corn tortillas
- 1 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1 cup canned enchilada sauce (red or green)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before shredding.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, half the cheese, and half the enchilada sauce.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg