Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced(113g)
- •Flour Tortillas
- •Mexican Blend Cheese(600g)
Instructions
- 1Start by preparing the homemade enchilada sauce, or if you are using store-bought sauce, go ahead and set it aside. Then shred the cooked chicken.
- 2Add the shredded chicken to a large bowl and season with ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix together to combine. Now add the diced green chilies and ¾ cup of shredded cheese to the bowl. Mix together to combine.
- 3Preheat the oven to 350°F. Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave according to the package instructions or in a dry skillet over the stovetop.
- 4Next, spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it around until it covers the surface.
- 5Fill each tortilla with about ¼-⅓ cup of filling then roll to close. Place them in the casserole dish seam side down. Continue until all of the tortillas have been filled, rolled, and placed in the dish.
- 6Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas, then top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- 7Bake the enchiladas for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until the cheese is fully melted on top. Serve hot with your favorite toppings*** and enjoy!
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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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.
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