Low-Calorie High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas You’ll Love!
Delicious and healthy low-calorie high-protein chicken enchiladas that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cottage cheese, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a portion of the chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll them up.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining salsa and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- These enchiladas can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchilada
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg