🌮 High Protein Enchilada Chicken Meal Prep

(Layered Bake Style)

 

Almost 60g protein, layered, cheesy, and perfect for meal prep 🔥

If you love enchiladas and tacos… this is the best of both worlds.

These layered enchilada chicken taco bowls are packed with flavor, super easy to prep, and come in at almost 60g of protein per serving. Everything is built right in your container, baked, and ready for the week.

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💜 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High protein (almost 60g per serving!)
• Perfect for meal prep (makes 5 servings 🙌)
• Layered = more flavor in every bite
• Simple ingredients
• Super filling and satisfying

🛒 Ingredients (5 Servings)

🌮 Base

• 10 Mission Zero Net Carb tortillas (2 per serving)
• 2 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce (1/2 cup per serving — split)

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🍗 Chicken

• 20 oz cooked chicken breast (4 oz per serving, split into 2 layers)
• 5 tsp taco seasoning (1 tsp per serving)

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🫘 Beans

• 5 oz pinto beans (2 TBSP per serving total — split)
• 5 oz black beans (2 TBSP per serving total — split)

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🌶️ Add-Ins

• 5 TBSP green diced chiles (1 TBSP per serving)
• 2/3 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (2 TBSP per serving)

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🧀 Cheese

• 70g Trader Joe’s lite mozzarella (14g per serving, split)
• 70g Trader Joe’s lite shredded 3 cheese blend (14g per serving, split)

🌿 Fresh Garnish

• 2/3 cup cilantro, chopped (2 TBSP per serving)
• 1/3 cup scallions, chopped (1 TBSP per serving)

 

 

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👩‍🍳 Instructions (Layered Method)

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes
3. Toss with taco seasoning
4. Spread on a baking sheet
5. Bake for ~20 minutes or until fully cooked

Step 2: Build Each Bowl (THIS is the magic 👇)

In each container, layer:

1. 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
2. 1 tortilla
3. 2 oz cooked chicken
4. 7g mozzarella + 7g 3-cheese blend
5. 1 TBSP pinto beans + 1 TBSP black beans
6. 1 TBSP green chiles
7. 1 TBSP nonfat Greek yogurt

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Add the Second Layer:

8. 1 tortilla
9. Remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
10. 2 oz cooked chicken
11. 7g mozzarella + 7g 3-cheese blend
12. 1 TBSP pinto beans + 1 TBSP black beans

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Step 3: Bake

1. Cover containers with foil
2. Bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes
3. Remove foil
4. Bake another 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden

Step 4: Finish

• Remove from oven and let sit a few minutes
• Top with cilantro + scallions

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🍱 Why This Meal Prep Is So Easy & Effective

This is the kind of meal prep that actually sticks.

✔ Everything is portioned for you
✔ No guesswork during the week
✔ You’re hitting ~60g protein without thinking
✔ Reheats perfectly
✔ Feels like a real meal — not “diet food”

When your meals are already made:
👉 you stay consistent
👉 you save time
👉 and you avoid grabbing something random

💪 Ingredient Benefits

Chicken Breast
Lean protein that supports muscle, fat loss, and keeps you full longer

Mission Zero Carb Tortillas
High fiber + lower net carbs = better satiety and digestion

Black Beans + Pinto Beans
Fiber + plant protein for fullness and gut health

Enchilada Sauce
Adds bold flavor without needing heavy fats

Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Creamy, high protein, and great for gut health

Lite Cheese Blend
Gives that cheesy comfort feel with less fat and calories

Green Chiles
Flavor boost with almost no calories

Cilantro & Scallions
Fresh, bright, and packed with micronutrients

📊 Macros (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~440–460
• Protein: ~58–62g 🔥
• Carbs: ~37–42g (high fiber)
• Fat: ~12–14g

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🔥 Why This Recipe Works

✔ high protein
✔ layered flavor
✔ easy prep
✔ super satisfying

This is one of those meals that helps you stay consistent without feeling restricted.

🌮 Final Thoughts

If you want something that feels indulgent, tastes amazing, and still supports your goals…

This is it 🙌

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💜 If you make this, tag me — I LOVE seeing your recreations!