August 31, 2021
High Protein Enchiladas
Bright and flavorful, these enchiladas can be made high or low-fat depending on your needs. Either way, they are make an easy and delicious meal.
Servings: 3
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
Sauce
- 16 ounces jarred salsa no sugar added
- 1 chipotle chili in adobo
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt start with 1/4 and add more as desired
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
For Enchiladas
- 1 pound pre-cooked chicken shredded
- 12 slices turkey or chicken breast lunchmeat thin as these will be tortilla replacements
- 1/2 cup low-fat Mexican cheese shredded, use full fat for high-fat
- 1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt or sour cream for high-fat
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 0% Greek yogurt for serving, or sour cream for high-fat
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and portion 3/4 of the sauce into the bottom of an 8×8 inch glass baking dish.
- Combine the shredded chicken, cheese, and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fill the turkey breast slices with the shredded chicken mixture then roll and place seam side down in the greased baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over top, sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbling. You can also broil for a couple of minutes at the end to ensure a browned topping.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes then plate. Garnish with Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
To cook up chicken, add 2 cups chicken, broth, 1/4 white onion, 1 smashed garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons of salt to a pot and bring to a boil and cook at a boil for 20 minutes. Place chicken on a plate to cool and let sit until cool enough to handle then shred with two forks. Reserve some of the broth for the sauce.
Protein:Energy Ratio: 2.68
Nutrition made with full fat sour cream and cheese: Calories: 415 cal, Carbs: 14g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 18g, Protein: 48g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 1.66
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Enchiladas
Amount per Serving
Calories
347
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
136
mg
45
%
Sodium
2211
mg
96
%
Potassium
1343
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
51
g
102
%
Vitamin A
1226
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
316
mg
32
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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