High Protein Chicken Enchiladas for a Healthy Family Dinner
Delicious high protein chicken enchiladas that are perfect for a healthy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheese, shredded
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft.
- Add shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture, roll up and place seam side down in a baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the filling for extra nutrients.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg