Description
A delicious and satisfying Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole recipe, perfect for a low-carb and ketogenic diet. It features shredded chicken mixed with a creamy, flavorful sauce and rolled in low-carb tortillas (or lettuce wraps) before being baked with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 low-carb tortillas (or large lettuce leaves for extreme low-carb)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
- Optional garnish: fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in shredded chicken, diced green chilies, sour cream, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and onion powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture onto each low-carb tortilla. Roll up each tortilla and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- If using lettuce wraps instead of tortillas, layer half the chicken mixture on the bottom of the dish, then layer with lettuce leaves, then the remaining chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the top of the rolled tortillas generously with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut for the shredded chicken.
- For an extremely low-carb option, substitute large lettuce leaves for the tortillas.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.