No one will know (or mind!) that this creamy chicken enchilada recipe is low-carb!
This taco night delight is made with seasoned shredded chicken wrapped in low-carb tortillas covered in a sour cream sauce, and baked under loads of melty mozzarella cheese. Yes, please!
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: AKA “white” chicken enchiladas are rich, cheesy, and loaded with bold Tex-Mex flavor.
- Prep note: Easy assembly, that can even be done a day ahead of time, to bake when ready.
- Budget tip: Add keto-friendly veggies like spinach or mushrooms to stretch the recipe, cut the richness, and add nutrition.
- Swaps: Use low-carb Alfredo sauce instead of cream cheese and sour cream. Zest it up with extra taco seasonings.
Chicken Enchilada Ingredients
Chicken: Use precooked, such as rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken or turkey. Ground chicken or turkey could be used, but brown in a skillet and drain before loading into the tortilla shells.
Tortillas: Low-carb tortillas are easy to find and for this recipe, we used 6” tortillas. Use any size you like that fits your casserole dish.
Sauce: Full-fat cream cheese and sour cream deliver the best flavor and the creamiest consistency. Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream for some extra protein and fewer calories. Be sure to use salsa verde sauce or green enchilada sauce in keeping with the white enchilada theme.
Cheese: Monterey jack keeps the enchiladas white while adding a little heat, but you can use a shredded Mexican blend, mozzarella, white cheddar, queso fresco, or any other melty cheese.
Variations: Top creamy chicken enchiladas with a colorful and zesty assortment of sliced black olives, jalapenos, green chiles, or green onions. Try swapping a red enchilada sauce for the green. Vary the heat index or flavors with southwest or fajita seasoning instead of taco spice.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
- Prepare chicken filling (full recipe below) and roll into tortillas.
- Heat and stir sauce ingredients together in a skillet.
- Layer sauce and chicken filled tortillas into a casserole, cover, and bake for 15 minutes
- Uncover, add shredded cheese and return to oven until melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy with toppings of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or chimichurri sauce.
Enchilada Tips and Tricks
- If the low-carb tortillas are dry or cracking, stack them between damp paper towels and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or for a few minutes in the preheating oven before using.
- Transfer them to a zippered bag to keep them warm and moist, and pull out one at a time to assemble the enchiladas in Step 4.
- Place enchiladas seam side down in the casserole to keep each portion intact.
Storing Chicken Enchiladas
Refrigerate leftover creamy chicken enchiladas in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave before serving.
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 6" low carb tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 ⅓ cups sour cream divided
- 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese blend divided
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 1 ¼ cups green enchilada sauce or salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeno
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine chicken, ⅔ cup sour cream, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of cheese in a bowl.
- Soften cream cheese in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in enchilada sauce, remaining ⅔ cup sour cream, and jalapenos. Spread ½ cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 2-quart baking pan.
- Divide the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Roll and place seam-side down in the prepared pan. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Pour sauce overtop.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining cheese, and bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Tightly cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- You can freeze for 1-3 months, but the sauce will be grainy and watery when it thaws, so it’s better not to.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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