Fit Chicken Enchiladas – Baked Low-Fat Mexican Classic

A high-protein, low-fat enchilada recipe baked with shredded chicken and a light tomato-chili sauce.

Total
45 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Calories · per serving
420 kcal

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Fit Chicken Enchiladas – Baked Low-Fat Mexican Classic

In short

Fit Chicken Enchiladas – Baked Low-Fat Mexican Classic contains 420 calories per serving: 38 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat. It takes 45 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

These fit chicken enchiladas are baked instead of fried, delivering the classic flavor with far less fat. With their high protein content, they make a filling and balanced choice for post-workout meals.

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C.

  2. 2

    Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, chili flakes and cumin, cook for 10 minutes and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix half of the sauce with the shredded chicken.

  5. 5

    Fill each tortilla with the chicken mixture and roll it up.

  6. 6

    Arrange the rolls in a baking dish.

  7. 7

    Pour the remaining sauce over them and sprinkle with the light cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.

Tips

  • Boil the chicken in advance and keep it in the fridge to speed up preparation.
  • For fewer calories, leave out the cheese entirely or halve the amount.
  • Serve with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

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