Enchiladas Verdes Recipe
This Enchiladas Verdes Recipe provides 15g protein and 148 calories per serving — a lighter Mexican option for side-dish meal prep or cutting phases. Four servings prep on the stovetop in minimal time, pairing with rice or beans to match your daily targets. Maintain variety without derailing your macro plan.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(142g)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Salsa Verde, Prepared, Store-Bought(300g)
- •Cheese, Manchego(60g)
- •Sour Cream(15g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, 1 minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- 2Warm tortillas until soft and pliable. Microwave for 20 seconds or heat them on a pan.
- 3Add a spoonful of chicken to each tortilla and roll them tightly.
- 4In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil. Place enchiladas seam-side down and brown on both sides. Leave them in the skillet.
- 5Pour green salsa over enchiladas. Cover, reduce heat, and let simmer for 7 minutes.
- 6Plate the enchiladas, spoon extra salsa on top, and finish with cheese, crema, and your favorite garnishes. Serve hot.
Nutrition — Per Serving
148
calories
15g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 3.8g
- Sodium
- 792 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.4g
4 servings per batch · ~129g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Enchiladas Verdes have per serving?
Each serving delivers 15g of protein and 148 calories with 7g fat and 5g carbs. These are very low-calorie and lean, making them better as a side component.
How long do Enchiladas Verdes take to make?
Prep time is quick and the recipe yields 4 servings, so you can batch multiple dinners efficiently.
Are Enchiladas Verdes good for fat loss?
At only 148 calories and 15g protein per serving, these work well as a low-calorie dinner component during fat loss phases, though you may want to add additional protein or sides to meet daily targets.
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