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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Chicken » Keto Chicken Enchiladas

    Keto Chicken Enchiladas

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    Published: Feb 8, 2021 by Taryn

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    Keto Chicken Enchiladas are super easy and a crave-worthy dinner great for any occasion. Perfect for eating low carb, these enchiladas are great to fulfill your Mexican craving! 

    keto chicken enchiladas baked in a casserole dish with a serving spatula

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    Mexican food always has a special place in my heart and is always welcome at our dinner table. Filled with melty cheese, homemade low carb enchilada sauce, juicy chicken, and low carb tortillas, what could be better? I say there isn’t a whole lot that’s better!

    If you are heading out to a potluck and want something that everyone will enjoy, bring these keto chicken enchiladas. There is no way anyone can resist the flavors of these keto enchiladas whether they are eating a low carb diet or not. 

    Other than the flavor, one of the reasons we love this low carb Mexican recipe is that it’s pretty easy. It takes some time, but it’s not hands-on time. You just have to be patient, and once it’s done you will know that you made the right decision! Oh, and the way it smells as it’s baking is heavenly. 

    cut enchilada on a plate with a salad

    What You’ll Need

    • Keto Enchilada Sauce - The key ingredient is the keto enchilada sauce. It’s what makes them so tasty and my recipe takes only 10 minutes to make! Buying store-bought means that there is a good chance it’s filled with sugar and other additives, so read the labels if you decide to skip making it.
    • Chicken Thighs - You’ll for sure want to use chicken thighs that don’t have bones or skin. It will cook much easier and you won’t have to worry about trying to get rid of the bones. 
    • Cheese - Lots of options when it comes to cheese. You could use cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, or a combination of any of them. 
    • Low Carb Tortillas - I love how great low carb tortillas taste, and I don’t have to worry about a bunch of added carbs. You can make your own or just buy store-bought low carb tortillas.

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    How To Make Keto Chicken Enchiladas

    I love taking traditional meals and putting my own keto spin on them, and these enchiladas are a home run!

    Step One: Warm up the oven to 400 degrees. 

    Step Two: Add two tablespoons of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with the chicken and add two more tablespoons of sauce on top of the chicken. 

    chicken thighs in a casserole dish with a jar of enchilada sauce

    Step Three: Bake the chicken for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches 160 degrees. Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes, then shred it. Throw out any of the cooking liquid. Be careful; it will be hot. 

    baked chicken thighs in a casserole dish

    Step Four: Mix the chicken with half of the cheese. Then divide it between the tortilla shells.

    tortillas topped with shredded chicken filling

    Roll up each of the keto chicken enchiladas and place it in the baking dish.

    Expert Tip: Don't feel like rolling up the low carb enchiladas? Simply layer the ingredients instead to make a chicken enchilada casserole.

    tortillas rolled around filling in a casserole dish

    Pour on the rest of the enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese. 

    sauce on top of rolled tortillas with filling

    Step Five: Bake the keto enchiladas for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and it’s bubbly. You can broil it for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese up a little bit more. 

    overhead shot of keto chicken enchiladas

    Can I Use Different Meat?

    Of course! We love the way the enchiladas taste with chicken, but you could easily swap it for different meat. Ground beef or turkey would be really good. If you opt to use another meat you can brown it up, then add a little bit of sauce to the meat. Then add it to the tortillas and follow the rest of the directions. 

    What Should I Serve With Keto Enchiladas?

    While you can eat the keto chicken enchiladas plain, you can also serve them with all the toppings you want. Here are a few ideas:

    • Pico de Gallo
    • Sour Cream
    • Lettuce
    • Diced Tomatoes
    • Jalapenos
    • Black Olives
    • Cauliflower Rice
    • Green Chile
    • Cilantro
    • Salsa
    • Guacamole
    • Green Onions

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    Tips for Keto Chicken Enchiladas

    Here are a few tips to consider when making these comforting low carb keto enchiladas. 

    • You can prep the chicken and cook it, then store it in the fridge up to 24 hours in advance. Then follow the rest of the directions and cook when you are ready for it. 
    • Add in any extra ingredients such as onions, diced jalapenos, or bell peppers to the enchiladas. You can saute them or add them in chopped and let them cook in the oven. If you don’t precook them, they will end up a little crunchier. 
    • Want your enchiladas to have some spice? Sprinkle in a little bit of cayenne pepper, chili powder, or red pepper flakes. 
    • If you are in a huge hurry, you can use rotisserie chicken, and it will turn out great. 

    Low Carb Tortillas

    If you prefer to make your own tortillas for your low carb chicken enchiladas here are a few great low carb recipes:

    Low Carb Tortillas - These only need almond flour, mozzarella, and salt!

    Keto Corn Tortillas - If you prefer a corn tortilla when you have enchiladas these are a great choice.

    Cauliflower Tortillas - Want some extra veggies in your enchiladas? Try making some cauliflower tortillas.

    Keto Fiber Tortillas - If you need a little more fiber this is the recipe for you.

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    Keto Chicken Enchiladas

    Keto Chicken Enchiladas are super easy and a crave-worthy dinner great for any occasion. Perfect for eating low carb, these enchiladas are great for to fulfill your Mexican craving! 
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 431
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1 recipe Keto Enchilada Sauce
    • 10 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2.5 pounds
    • 3 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, or a combination
    • 8 low carb tortillas
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400. Put 2 tablespoons of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with the chicken. Spread an additional 2 tablespoons of sauce on top of the chicken thighs.
    • Bake for 25-35 minutes until the chicken is at least 160 degrees. Let cool for 5 minutes and then shred the chicken. Discard the cooking liquid.
    • Combine the slightly cool shredded chicken with half of the cheese. Divide between the tortillas. Roll each up and place in the casserole dish. Top with the rest of the enchilada sauce. Top with the remaining cheese.
    • Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Optional: broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to brown the cheese.

    Notes

    Nutrition: this recipe has 8 servings. Low carb tortillas are mostly fiber so don't be deterred by the total carb count. When using store-bought tortillas that have 4 NET carbs each (such as Mission Carb Balance) one chicken enchilada will have 7 NET carbs.
    Substitutions: use any meat that you like, such as ground beef, rotisserie chicken, or ground turkey. 
    To Reheat: warm the enchiladas in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Once they are hot, they are ready to eat. You can also heat them in the microwave. 
    To Freeze: wrap each enchilada tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe airtight container, and they will last up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw before heating up. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1enchilada | Calories: 431 | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Niki G says

      June 18, 2022 at 10:24 pm

      Not just the best keto enchiladas, but the best enchiladas period! I add a small can of green chilies to the chicken mixture- perfection 👌5 stars

      Reply
    2. Justine says

      February 24, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      Loved it! Super easy and that sauce was to die for!5 stars

      Reply
    3. April says

      February 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      We love enchiladas....these were so good! That enchilada sauce, yum!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Ann says

      February 24, 2022 at 2:32 pm

      I have so many friends doing keto right now so this was a great recipe to have on hand! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Becky says

      January 25, 2022 at 8:34 pm

      These are fantastic! Thanks for another great recipe5 stars

      Reply
    6. Cindy says

      August 07, 2021 at 11:50 am

      Your nutrition info says 23 carbs per serving. Where are all of the carbs coming from?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        August 09, 2021 at 9:36 am

        The low carb tortillas. That is total carbs. You need to subtract the 16 grams of fiber. I explain this in the notes section.

        Reply
    7. Bernadene Whitten says

      July 03, 2021 at 4:00 am

      Delicious! I did add a half onion chopped, some minced garlic and followed the test of the recipe. It was amazing. My husband ate two! That's so rare!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Olga Perez says

      April 16, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      Thank you so very much for all of your very delicious recipes. I love chicken enchiladas with all of the very tasty ingredients. Yum. Yum. YUM YUM MOST Definitely RECOMMEND5 stars

      Reply
    9. Austin says

      March 01, 2021 at 10:52 am

      These are excellent! Definitely going into the recipe rotation. Seasonings were perfect just as written, which is a rarity with most keto sites. I'm making extra batches of the sauce to use for things like huevos rancheros!5 stars

      Reply
    10. Gerald says

      February 17, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      I made these tonight along with the Enchilada sauce recipe found on this sight and it was excellent !
      I made mine with a Rotisserie chicken that I picked clean and tore up turned out great ,
      Make the Enchilada sauce first and set aside.5 stars

      Reply

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