High Protein Chicken Enchiladas
These high protein chicken enchiladas are a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Packed with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and melted cheese, they make the perfect easy, protein-filled dinner for busy nights that even picky eaters will love.
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 28 oz red enchilada sauce
- 1 package flour tortillas (8-10 count)
Toppings
- salsa
- guacamole
- tomatoes
- lettuce
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove the meat from a rotisserie chicken and shred it into small pieces and add to a mixing bowl.
- Add in enchilada sauce, 2 cups shredded cheese, 2 cups of enchilada sauce, cottage cheese and taco seasoning to the mixing bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Lay tortillas flat on the counter.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla, then roll up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Repeat this process until all enchiladas have been made.
- After all the enchiladas are nestled in the baking dish, pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the top and finish with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops of the enchiladas are golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve with favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
You can’t have enchiladas without Spanish rice! Here’s my simple, flavorful recipe that pairs perfectly with them.
Spanish Rice
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 41gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1923mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1040IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 578mgIron: 2mg
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