Low Carb Keto Chicken Enchiladas

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These Low-Carb Keto Enchiladas Pack all the meaty, cheesy flavors you love into one dish, without the usual kabobs or fillings!rather than layered flavors Mexican Ground Beef Casserole with Tomato Sauce or Crock Pot Taco Casserole, this dish makes the preparation more traditional by rolling the filling into a keto-friendly tortilla. I’ll show you how to easily make low-carb keto chicken enchiladas (and other filling ideas) and keep all the flavor!

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for a low-carb enchilada casserole, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see Recipe card below.

Sauce:

• Burrito Sauce – You can buy this spiced tomato sauce, but I make my own Homemade Enchilada (Tycoon) Sauce to ensure no added sugar or additives. Make sure to have 2 cups worth (or 1 batch of my recipe). You can make and use more sauce, but it will increase the carb count.

chicken:

• Avocado Oil – Helps make the filling easy to scoop and apply. Use olive oil instead, or any neutral cooking oil you like.
• garlic – freshly chopped, or get canned minced garlic To save time.
• chicken shreds – I prefer to do it myself Instant Pot Shredded Chicken, but you can use any leftover chicken on hand or even pull a roast chicken from the grocery store.View other Keto Meat Options You can use it below!
• chicken soup -I’m using the low sodium version here, but you can substitute or substitute your favorite broth Homemade Bone Broth.
• fresh coriander – Add color and flavor. If you don’t like cilantro, try sliced ​​scallions, or skip it altogether.

Tomato paste assembly:

• Coconut Flour Tortillas – I made my own low carb tortillas for this recipe.You can also replace Almond Flour Tortillas If you don’t mind the extra ingredients, or store-bought low-carb tortillas – just read the labels carefully, as they may contain gluten or other binders.
• Colby Jack Cheese – Any melted shredded cheese can be used here, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese mixture.
• green onion – A classic and delicious decoration. You can also use more cilantro here.

How to Make Keto Chicken Enchiladas

This section describes how to make keto-friendly enchiladas, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For complete instructions, including quantities and temperatures, see Recipe card below.

1. Make hot sauce. follow me Hot Sauce Recipe If not using store bought.
2. make tortillas. follow This Coconut Tortilla Recipeincluding optional gelatin to keep them flexible.
3. Heat the keto chicken enchilada filling. in a hot oil large wok Medium to high temperature. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chicken, half of the hot sauce, broth, and cilantro. Simmer until slightly thickened.

4. roll. Spoon 1/4 cup chicken mixture into center of one tortilla to make tomato sauce.Roll up and place seam side down casserole. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

5. optimal. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese.

6. bake. Bake low-carb enchiladas in a 375°F oven until cheese is bubbly and melted. Decoration and service.

Variety

• Keto Beef Enchiladas – Swap chicken Beef Babacoor ground beef cooked with a dash of extra enchiladas or Taco Seasoning.
• Low-Carb Shrimp Enchiladas – exchange for chicken Grilled Shrimpcooked and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Meatless Keto Cheese Enchiladas – Substitute your favorite shredded pork for the meat cups ketchup.
• Keto Green Enchiladas – Swap the sauce for the gluten-free green burrito sauce of your choice.
• Keto Turkey Enchiladas – Use chopped cooked turkey (like leftovers) Air fryer turkey breast even leftovers Thanksgiving Turkey) instead of chicken, or ground turkey cooked with taco seasoning.

Storage Instructions

• Shop: Cover tightly and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
• Meal preparation: Make the sauce, tortillas, and stuffed chicken separately, then store until ready to bake. Alternatively, assemble the complete burrito recipe in a casserole dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Reheat: Heat in a 325°F oven until heated through (at least 30 minutes if going to freeze ketchup). If the cheese browns too quickly, cover with foil and continue cooking.
• freeze: Cool completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and store in the refrigerator. Reheat straight from the freezer.

what to serve with low carb enchiladas

You can enjoy this dish on its own with simple toppings like sour cream fresh tomato salsaor serve as a side dish with these low-carb enchiladas:

More Keto Mexican Food Recipes

There are tons of ways to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors and keep them low carb!If you love low-carb chicken enchiladas, try these easy dishes next (or find out more Healthy Tomato Mexican Recipe here).

Low Carb Keto Chicken Enchiladas

Make low-carb keto chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken, enchiladas, low-carb tortillas, and melted cheese. Easy to customize!

Prepare: 20 minute

chef: 18 minute

All: 38 minute

Serving Size: 6 (Adjust the scale recipe)

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1. like this hot sauce.

2. do low carb tortillas like this. Make a version that includes optional gelatin.

3. in a large wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for a minute or so, until fragrant.

4. Add chicken, 1 cup chipotle sauce (half the total), chicken stock, and cilantro.stew about 5 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).grease 9×13 baking pan.

6. Spoon about 1/4 cup chicken mixture into center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a baking sheet.

7. Pour remaining 1 cup hot sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

8. bake about 10 to 12 minutes, until the enchilada is hot and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 2 enchiladas

Prep time does not include enchiladas or coconut tortillas. Nutritional information does include both.

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving Sizes in Recipe Instructions Above.

Calories 349

fat 19 grams

protein 31 grams

total carbohydrates 17 grams

net carbs 9 grams

fiber 8 g

sugar 3g

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