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Stovetop~40 minComplexity

Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Name: Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: Chicken breast, cooked, grilled; Cumin, ground; Garlic powder; ¼ tsp salt ($0.02); Green chiles, canned, diced; Tortilla, flour, 8-inch; Cheese, Mexican blend, shredded

This Chicken Enchiladas Recipe packs 90g protein and 853 calories per serving — a rare high-calorie, high-protein option for those in a surplus phase. Quick stovetop prep across 4 generous servings fuels training and recovery simultaneously. Built for bulking phases or athletes who need calorie-dense meals to meet aggressive protein and total calorie targets.

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Ingredients

4 servings

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Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
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Cumin, Ground(3g)
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Garlic powder(3g)
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¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
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Green Chiles, Canned, Diced(113g)
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Flour Tortillas
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Mexican Blend Cheese(600g)

Instructions

1Shred the cooked chicken breast and place in a large bowl. Add the ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt; mix until combined. Stir in the diced green chiles and ¾ cup of the shredded Mexican blend cheese until evenly distributed.
2Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30–45 seconds per side until pliable and warm, then transfer to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm.
3Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
4Fill each warm tortilla with ¼–⅓ cup of the chicken filling, roll tightly to close, and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all tortillas are filled and arranged in a single layer.
5Pour the remaining enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, then top with the remaining shredded Mexican blend cheese.
6Preheat the oven to 350°F while you assemble the enchiladas.
7Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
8Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot, or serve directly from the baking dish.

Nutrition — Per Serving

853

calories

90g

protein

51g

fat

Carbohydrates: 4g
Saturated fat: 30.3g
Sodium: 1137 mg
Dietary fiber: 0.6g

4 servings per batch · ~360g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Chicken Enchiladas Recipe have per serving?

Each serving delivers 90g of protein and 853 calories with 51g fat and 4g carbs. This is one of the highest single-serving protein amounts in the PrepForge library.

How long does Chicken Enchiladas Recipe take to prep?

This is quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop, meaning you can have 4 high-protein meals ready in a single cooking session. Batch-making 4 portions at once keeps your meal prep efficient.

Is Chicken Enchiladas Recipe good for muscle gain?

At 90g protein and 853 calories per serving, this recipe is specifically designed for muscle gain phases where you need to hit 180-200g+ daily protein targets. The calorie content supports a surplus for strength training recovery.