
Higher Protein Chicken Enchiladas Verdes
Higher protein suburban mom style enchiladas.
By Ethan ChlebowskiFor busy weeks, this is a great dish to prep ahead of time, keep in the fridge, and bake or reheat when I need a meal.

Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Upgraded enchilada sauce
- green enchilada sauce~800 g28-30 oz
- poblano peppers1
- anaheim peppers1
- red onions1/4
- cilantroa handful
- cumin seedsa spoonful
- neutral oila drizzle
- salta sprinkle
The chicken
- chicken breasts, thinly sliced700 g1.5 lb
- salt7 g1%
- cumin seeds8 ga spoonful
- granulated garlic8 ga spoonful
- neutral oil15 gfor cooking
Tortillas, cheese, garnishes
- flour tortillas, low-cal6-8
- monterrey jack cheese~240 g30 g per enchilada
- low-fat sour cream, optionalfor garnish
- onions, dicedfor garnish
- cilantrofor garnish
Method
Step 1: Char & peel the peppers
Coat the anaheim & poblano peppers in a drizzle of oil, then sprinkle with salt. Add to a sheet tray and slide under a broiler set to high. for a few minutes until the skin blisters and begins to . Flip the peppers and broil the other side until blistered & charred all over.
Remove from the oven & add the peppers to a sealed container for 5-10 minutes, which will trap & loosen the skin.
Once the peppers are softened, peel off any charred skin, then deseed & destem.
Step 2: Make the sauce
To a blender or food processor, add the green enchilada sauce, roasted peppers, cilantro, onion, and cumin, and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust with salt as needed.
Step 3: Season & sear the chicken
Thinly slice the breast against the grain into small pieces. Combine with salt, cumin, dried garlic, and oil. Mix until evenly coated.
Preheat a griddle or pan over high heat until smoking. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot pan in a thin, even layer, and undisturbed on one side until well . Flip the chicken to finish cooking through.
Remove from the heat & set aside.
Step 4: Assemble enchiladas
To each tortilla, add ~80 g of cooked chicken and ~30 g cheese in a line down the center. Roll each one, then line up in a baking pan or sheet tray.
Cover with the enchilada sauce (using as much or as little as desired), and an optional extra sprinkle of cheese over top.
- At this point, you can cook them right away, or cover & store in the fridge & bake them later.
Step 5: Bake & serve
Preheat an oven to 375°F/190°C, then uncovered for 10-20 minutes until warmed through & the cheese is melted & lightly browned.
Serve warm & optionally garnish with sour cream & onions.
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