Simple Mole Chicken Enchiladas
These Mole Chicken Enchiladas deliver 47g protein and 434 calories per serving, hitting your macros without excess fat. Quick-prepping 8 servings on the stovetop makes this Mexican dinner a batch-cooking standout for busy training weeks. One pan, one sauce base — perfect for anyone scaling to 150g+ daily protein while minimizing prep time.
Ingredients
- •Enchilada Sauce, Red, Canned
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(15g)
- •Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao(60g)
- •Chili powder(15g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(600g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(600g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Cheese, Queso Fresco, Crumbled(180g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1In a small saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and chili powder. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the chocolate melts and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
- 2Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- 3In a large bowl mix together the chicken, ½ cup of the mole sauce and 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
- 4Fill each tortilla with heaping ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture. Carefully roll the tortilla to enclose the filling and place in a 9x13 baking dish seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Pour the remaining mole over the top then sprinkle with remaining ½ cup mozzarella.
- 5Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 20 minutes.
- 6To serve, sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro then top with avocado, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
434
calories
47g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Saturated fat
- 13.3g
- Sodium
- 740 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.8g
8 servings per batch · ~191g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Simple Mole Chicken Enchiladas have per serving?
Each serving provides 47g of protein and 434 calories with 24g fat and only 8g carbs. This is a high-protein, extremely low-carb recipe that maximizes protein density relative to calorie content.
How long does Simple Mole Chicken Enchiladas take to prep?
Quick prep on stovetop with 8 servings yields an efficient batch for the full week with minimal active time per serving. One cook session covers multiple ready-to-eat meals.
Is Simple Mole Chicken Enchiladas good for muscle gain?
At 47g protein per serving and 434 calories, this recipe prioritizes protein intake and works best as a high-protein component in muscle gain phases or maintenance. The very low carb count makes it less ideal for post-workout windows unless paired with carb sources.
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