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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Easy Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
How To Make
Serving Ideas for Chicken Enchiladas!
FAQ: Chicken Enchiladas
More Mexican-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love
High Protein Chicken Enchiladas (30-Minutes)
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About This Recipe
There are about zero days out of the week that I’m not craving Mexican food! Seriously, I think I could eat it every day and be perfectly content. So with that said, I knew I needed to find a way to make some of my favorite dishes at home and these creamy chicken enchiladas hit the spot!
These classic enchiladas are packed with chicken, beans, cheese and covered in sauce. I use a few simple swaps like adding greek yogurt (for creaminess and protein) and my favorite low carb, high fiber tortillas to make these enchiladas super macro-friendly! These healthy swaps help add fiber and protein and no one in your family will ever know the difference!
Serve these high protein enchiladas with a side of my favoriteCilantro Lime Brown RiceandEasy Pico De Gallofor the ultimate Mexican meal! If you have any extra refried beans, I highly recommend making a batch of my7-Layer Bean Dipto enjoy as an appetizer with your favorite tortilla chips!
Why You’ll Love These Easy Chicken Enchiladas
- The best 30-minute weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
- Also an easy recipe for meal prep! Make and enjoy all week or freeze a batch for later!
- Comfort food that’s packed with fiber and 38 grams of protein per serving!
- Made with 7 simple ingredients! Including my secret ingredient swap!
- Perfect topped with a dollop of sour cream (or greek yogurt), avocado and a little extra cheese!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Refried beans– you can use refried black beans or pinto beans!
- Greek yogurt– I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- Taco seasoning– store-bought or homemade
- Chicken– I used this store-boughtshredded chickento save time but any cooked chicken works. Use my basic shredded chicken recipe if you have some on hand or rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, canned chicken, etc.
- Cheese– I used thisshredded Mexican cheese.
- Enchilada sauce–I usedred enchilada saucefor this recipe
- Tortillas– I used Ole Xtreme Wellnesslow carb tortillas. I also love La Banderita Carb Counter or Mission Carb Balance tortillas (both are similar in macros). Feel free to sub for gluten-free tortillas if gluten-free or regular tortillas! Low carb, high fiber, gluten-free, etc.
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
- Switch up the sauce!Swap the red sauce for your favorite green enchilada sauce or use a homemade enchilada sauce if you prefer.
- Pick a different protein!Sub the chicken for ground beef, ground turkey or use my favoritepork carnitas.
- Add extra veggies!Throw in extra veggies like spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms to increase the volume!
- Corn tortillas!You can use corn or flour tortillas for this chicken enchilada recipe!
- Spice it up!Like things spicy? Add some fresh jalapeños or diced green chilies into your chicken mixture.
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, refried beans and taco seasoning; mix to combine.
2. Then stir in the chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
3. Lay out all tortillas and scoop the mixture evenly among all tortillas (about 1/3 cup or 80g each).
4. Roll each tortilla and place inside the prepared baking dish in a row. Pour the enchilada sauce on top.
5. Sprinkle it with the remaining one cup of cheese.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
My favorite
Serving Ideas for Chicken Enchiladas!
- Rice– pair with myCilantro Lime Brown Riceor Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Ricefor a lower carb option.
- Pico de Gallo– store-bought orhomemade
- Guacamole–I love these little cups ofguacamolefor topping (or snack!)
- Bean Dip– thisHealthy 7-Layer Dipalso makes the best appetizer for any event!
- Vegetables– myAir Fryer BroccoliorCharred Green Beansmake a great side dish for any meal
FAQ: Chicken Enchiladas
Can I make these healthy chicken enchiladas in advance?
Yes, these chicken enchiladas are a great recipe to make in advance. I love to double the recipe and freeze one batch for later. To prepare ahead, assemble enchiladas as directed. Then cover the pan tightly with foil or store in airtight container. Then you can either refrigerate the enchiladas for up to 3 days, then bake as directed. Or you can freeze the enchiladas for up to 3 months, then let them thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then bake as directed.
Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for this healthy enchiladas recipe?
Yes, you can use corn, flour, low-carb, whole-wheat, or gluten-free tortillas for this recipe. I chose a low carb tortilla to help the macros but you can use any type of tortilla you prefer.
What should I serve with these traditional enchiladas for an easy dinner?
There are so many different ways you can serve this enchilada meal. My favorite way is pairing it with a side ofCilantro Lime Brown RiceandEasy Pico De Gallowith tortilla chips. You can also serve with myCilantro Lime Cauliflower Ricefor a lower carb option. Or add a side of veggies likeAir Fryer BroccoliorGreen Beansfor some extra fiber and nutrients!
More Mexican-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love
Creamy Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Stack
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Crockpot Cream Cheese Salsa Chicken (Tacos)
Healthy Taco Salad with Ground Turkey (High Protein!)
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High Protein Chicken Enchiladas (30-Minutes)
?High Protein?Macro-friendly
These High Protein Chicken Enchiladas the best 30-minute weeknight meal. Made with tender chicken, creamy cheese and the best tangy enchilada sauce. Packed with fiber and 38 grams of protein, you absolutely will not regret this one!
Yield: 4
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 30 minutes mins
Calories: 479kcal
Protein: 38.2g
Fat: 16.9g
Carbs: 43.6g
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup refried beans (120g)
- 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (170g)
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 cups shredded chicken (280g) you can also use my LFF Basic Shredded Chicken
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese (168g) divided
- 1 (10-oz.) can red enchilada sauce (283g)
- 8 low carb tortillas* or tortillas of choice
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add the yogurt, refried beans and taco seasoning; mix to combine. Then stir in the chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese.
Lay out all tortillas and scoop the mixture evenly among all tortillas (about 1/3 cup or 80g each)
Roll each tortilla and place inside the prepared baking dish in a row.
Pour the enchilada sauce on top. Sprinkle it with the remaining one cup of cheese.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
*I used Ole Xtreme Wellness. I also love La Banderita Carb Counter or Mission Carb Balance tortillas (both are similar in macros). Feel free to sub for gluten-free tortillas if gluten-free or regular tortillas!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 2enchiladas, Calories: 479kcal (24%), Carbohydrates: 43.6g (15%), Protein: 38.2g (76%), Fat: 16.9g (26%), Saturated Fat: 7.5g (47%), Cholesterol: 81.2mg (27%), Fiber: 23.3g (97%), Sugar: 3.4g (4%)
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
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LFF Classic Chicken Enchiladas
© Author: Lauren
Lauren
Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!
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