Green Chicken Enchiladas
This Green Chicken Enchiladas pack 82g protein and 794 calories per serving, among the highest-protein dinner options in the database. Six servings prepare on the stovetop with minimal active time, allowing one prep session to cover your entire week of dinners. Built for anyone training hard and eating in a surplus who needs to maximize muscle gain through consistent protein delivery.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(600g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(560g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Cheese, Monterey Jack, 2%(560g)
- •Sour Cream(180g)
Regular or fat-free both work. Fat-free is thinner but saves ~40 cal/serving.
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned(794g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2In a large bowl combine the shredded chicken, 1½ cups of the mozzarella, 1½ cups of the Monterey jack, sour cream and taco seasoning.
- 3Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel or tea towel and microwave for 1 minute.
- 4Warm the enchilada sauce in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip it in the enchilada sauce until lightly coated on both sides. Scoop ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture into the tortilla and roll tightly, arrange (seam side down) in a 9x13 baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- 5Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the prepared enchiladas. Sprinkle all over with the remaining mozzarella and the remaining Monterey Jack.
- 6Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
- 7Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and red pepper flakes, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
794
calories
82g
protein
45g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 26.7g
- Sodium
- 2389 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
6 servings per batch · ~454g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Green Chicken Enchiladas have per serving?
Each serving contains 82g of protein and 794 calories with 45g fat and 14g carbs. This is one of the highest protein single-serving recipes and delivers substantial calories for a full meal.
How long does Green Chicken Enchiladas take to prep?
Despite the quick prep label, this recipe batch-cooks 6 servings at once on the stovetop, giving you multiple dinners ready for the week without repeating the cooking process.
Is Green Chicken Enchiladas good for muscle gain?
At 82g protein per serving, Green Chicken Enchiladas directly targets muscle-building macros and delivers the caloric surplus needed for hypertrophy. The high protein load supports recovery and adaptation from training stimulus.
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