Keto Chicken Enchiladas (Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Options)

"overhead view of keto enchiladas in a rustic ceramic dish, garnished with cilantro and avocado, surrounded by fresh mexican ingredients on a dark wooden surface. "

A Mexican-Inspired Keto Delight

A delicious Mexican-inspired dish that keeps your carbs in check while delivering all the flavors you crave.

Overhead view of keto enchilada ingredients including shredded chicken, monterey jack cheese, diced onions, minced garlic, and olive oil in white bowls on a dark wooden surface

Key Information

– Prep Time: 25 minutes
– Cook Time: 25 minutes
– Total Time: 50 minutes
– Servings: 8 enchiladas
– Difficulty: Moderate
– Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free optional
– Calories: 320 per serving
– Net Carbs: 4g per serving

Essential Equipment

– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Large skillet
– Mixing bowls
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Blender (for homemade sauce)
Alternative: Slow cooker for chicken prep

Close-up of sautéed onions and garlic in stainless steel skillet with glistening olive oil under warm lighting

Ingredients

For the Filling:

– 3 cups shredded chicken (750g)
– 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (200g)
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)

Hands mixing shredded chicken, sautéed onions, monterey jack cheese with seasoning in a ceramic bowl

For the Enchilada Sauce:

– 8 oz cream cheese (225g)
– 1 cup chicken broth (240ml)
– 2 tbsp chili powder
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– ½ tsp salt

Blending cream cheese enchilada sauce with chicken broth in a blender, with spices on stand-by

Assembly:

– 8 low-carb tortillas
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (100g) for topping
[Tortilla alternative: cheese wraps or steamed cabbage leaves]

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

Hands preparing a low-carb chicken tortilla by adding filling and rolling it tightly, then placing it in a ceramic baking dish with sauce

2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat
Add onion and cook until translucent (5-7 minutes)
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more

Raw enchiladas in a baking dish with sauce pouring over them and shredded cheese on the side, ready for baking

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For more delicious low-carb Mexican recipes, check out our Cheese Shell Tacos and Healthy Taco Bowl.

Freshly baked golden-brown enchiladas with melted cheese in a rustic ceramic dish on a wooden surface

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