Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of High Protein Creamy Chilli Chicken Enchiladas, a satisfying dish that seamlessly blends taste and nutrition. These enchiladas feature tender shredded chicken enveloped in whole wheat tortillas, complemented by a creamy filling made from reduced-fat cream cheese, garlic, and zesty chili powder. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, they are quick to prepare—taking only 45 minutes from start to finish. Packed with protein and rich in flavor, these enchiladas not only support your fitness goals but also serve as a comforting meal for the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 6 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (6–7 minutes per side). Let cool slightly, then shred.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, minced garlic, cream cheese, chili powder, and diced green chiles until creamy.
- Fill each tortilla with the mixture and roll tightly; place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Simmer low-sodium chicken broth with extra chili powder in a saucepan; pour over enchiladas.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 20–25 minutes; uncover for the last 5 minutes to crisp up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: MAIN DISH
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg