This recipe is based on the America’s Test Kitchen Chicken Enchiladas recipe. They test their recipes 30-70 times and have at-home testers that make sure the recipes are easy to follow and understand. So you know their recipes are foolproof.
For the low carb chicken enchilada casserole, I removed the tortillas and added some extra cheese. You can add additional ingredients depending on what you like in your enchiladas, like avocado, green onions, lettuce, tomato, whatever your little heart desires. You can add black olives, use monterey jack cheese or even add black beans if you don’t mind some extra carbs.
Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Delicious and easy low carb chicken enchilada casserole - easy and delish way to enjoy enchiladas on a low carb or keto diet.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 406kcal
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed & pounded if necessary
Salt & pepper
1 1/2 cups of enchilada sauce store bought or from scratch
1 cup finely crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
1 can (4 oz) green chiles (chopped)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Olive oil spray or you can use olive oil in a little bowl with a brush
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Lime wedges optional
Sour cream optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Combine the chicken and enchilada sauce in a medium saucepan & simmer for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat. Then flip the chicken over, cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 160-165 degrees with an instant-read thermometer.
Remove chicken from pan and shred into bite-sized pieces. Combine shredded chicken, the enchilada sauce, queso fresco, chiles and cilantro in a bowl. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Spray a square casserole dish with olive oil (or use a brush) and coat the entire bottom and sides.
Evenly spread 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on the bottom of the dish. Add the chicken mixture, then add the other cup of cheddar cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve with optional lime wedges and optional sour cream.
Notes
Nutrition information shown is an estimate and is not to be assumed to be accurate. If accurate information is required for your diet or lifestyle, please calculate the nutrition yourself using a tool you trust.