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Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce baked with cheese and cilantro

Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce: High-Protein Comfort Food

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A delicious high-protein meal featuring tender chicken wrapped in tortillas, topped with a creamy white sauce, and baked to perfection.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 8 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Mix shredded chicken with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

3. Fill tortillas with chicken and roll them tightly.

4. Place enchiladas in a baking dish.

5. Whisk Greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil to make the sauce.

6. Pour sauce over enchiladas.

7. Sprinkle cheese on top.

8. Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.


Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.

Add diced green chilies for extra flavor.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.