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Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Cheesy, comforting, delicious low carb enchilada casserole that won't break your keto diet!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: keto
Keyword: keto chicken casserole, keto enchilada casserole, keto recipe
Servings: 7
Calories: 429kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp coriander seed
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 7 Low carb tortillas
  • 6 oz block Spicy cheddar cheese
  • 1 red onion diced + more for garnish
  • 2 bell peppers diced
  • Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 2 tomatillos halved
  • 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and roughly chopped
  • 2 bell peppers roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup full fat sour cream
  • Garnish
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Chopped Green onion

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375*
  • Heat a deep skillet or frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Combine cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and coriander seed in a small bowl or ramekin and mix. Separate into 2. *Half will be used with the enchilada sauce and the remaining half will be used with the chicken.*
  • Once the pan is hot add the olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the canned green chilis, tomatillos skin side down, onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper to the pan. Sauté for 7 minutes, then flip the tomatillos.
  • While the vegetables saute, shred the cheese.
  • Next, add the minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, chili powder, and coriander seed. Stir and sauté for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour into a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
  • Set aside ½ cup of the enchilada sauce. Pour the remaining into a medium mixing bowl and combine with sour cream.
  • Add the rotisserie chicken to a large mixing bowl. Combine with red onion, bell peppers, and remaining seasoning.
  • Once thoroughly mixed, pour in the creamy green enchilada sauce and toss to coat.
  • Pour all but 2 tbsp of the reserved ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the casserole dish. use a spatula to spread evenly to cover the surface.
  • Prepare the enchiladas. Add a 1” wide layer of shredded cheese down the center of each tortilla strip. Top with 2-3 tbsp of chicken. Tightly roll and place into the casserole dish. Repeat with all tortillas.
  • Spread remaining enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Cover with the rest of the cheese and place onto the center rack of the oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, and red onions. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 804mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g