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38g Protein Chicken Enchiladas with Dreamy White Sauce

Delicious and protein-packed chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy white sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded
  • 1 cup Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen or canned
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Dreamy White Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Milk Whole or 2%
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Enchiladas
  • 8 large Tortillas Flour or Corn
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese For topping

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Set the filling aside.
Make the Dreamy White Sauce
  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  3. Add cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Enchiladas
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the chicken filling onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  3. Pour the dreamy white sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with additional cheese.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  2. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro and avocado for added flavor.

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