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Protein-Packed Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Delicious chicken enchiladas filled with shredded chicken and topped with a creamy white sauce, providing a comforting meal packed with protein.


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

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix the shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll them tightly, placing them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil to create a creamy sauce.
  5. Pour the dreamy sauce over the enchiladas, ensuring they are fully coated.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top of the enchiladas.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

For added nutrition, consider mixing in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the chicken mixture.