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Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Melissa Andrew

Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy low carb dinner
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 300 g cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon 15 ml olive oil
  • 1/2 cup 75 g diced onion
  • 1/2 cup 75 g diced bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup 240 ml low-carb enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml sour cream
  • 4 oz 115 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups 150 g shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup 50 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup 120 g canned green chiles, drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish lightly with oil
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  3. Add diced onion and bell peppers, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant
  5. Add shredded chicken into the skillet and stir to combine with vegetables
  6. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture
  7. Pour in enchilada sauce and mix until everything is evenly coated
  8. Let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes to enhance flavors
  9. In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream
  10. Whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps
  11. Add half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese into the cream mixture
  12. Fold the creamy mixture into the chicken mixture until fully combined
  13. Stir in green chiles for added flavor and mild heat
  14. Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish
  15. Spread it out evenly with a spatula
  16. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top
  17. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
  18. Turn on broil for 2–3 minutes to get a golden top
  19. Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving
  20. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired
  21. Slice into portions and serve warm

Notes

  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg