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A healthy chicken enchilada casserole fresh from the oven, with bubbly cheese and red sauce.

High Protein Chicken Enchiladas (The Ultimate Healthy Recipe)

Fuel your fitness goals with these High Protein Chicken Enchiladas! Packed with lean chicken, a creamy Greek yogurt sauce, and savory spices, this easy and delicious recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 enchiladas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Enchilada Filling
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
For Assembly & Sauce
  • 8 low-carb or high-protein flour tortillas 8-inch size
  • 15 oz canned red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat recommended
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.25 cup Cotija cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup diced red onion

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the chicken breasts until done (baking or poaching works well), let cool slightly, and shred with two forks.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, rinsed black beans, thawed corn, and half of the shredded cheese blend. Mix until well combined.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 15-20 seconds per side to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red enchilada sauce and plain Greek yogurt until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the rolled tortillas in the dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining half of the shredded cheese over the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, and diced red onion before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can save you about 20 minutes of prep time.
Tip 2: For the best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt to ensure the sauce is creamy and doesn't curdle.
Tip 3: Don't skip the step of warming the tortillas; it's essential for preventing them from cracking when you roll them.