Keto Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

These Keto Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas have a tender and cheesy texture. We prepare these enchiladas with chicken, cream cheese, onion powder, cheddar cheese, chili powder, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, green chiles, pepper, keto tortillas, cumin, and cilantro. These enchiladas contain 420 calories and six grams of net carbs. We need almost forty minutes to make these enchiladas. These Keto Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas are good for weekend festivities, starters, functions, morning meals, gatherings, parties, casual dining, occasions, and dinners. We store these enchiladas in the freezer for almost thirty to sixty days. You can serve these enchiladas with Mexican cauliflower rice, cucumber tomato salad, shredded cheese, almond flour flatbread, unsweetened iced tea, or pickled red onions.

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STATS:

• Course: Main Course
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
• Diet: Keto
• Cook Duration: Twenty-five minutes
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Portion Size: 2 enchiladas
• Cooking mode: Oven
• Total servings: 4
• Difficulty level: Moderate
• Total time: 40 minutes

TOOLS:

• Baking dish
• Medium skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Spoon and spatula
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups of chicken
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• One cup of cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Half a cup of sour cream
• 1 cup green chiles
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• Salt
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• Pepper
• 8 keto tortillas
• Fresh cilantro

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• Chicken will make the filling soft & juicy. Alternate it with rotisserie chicken, Shredded turkey, cooked ground beef, or chicken.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese combines the filling and gives a silky texture. Switch it out with heavy cream, mascarpone, or high-fat ricotta cheese.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• Cheddar cheese melts perfectly in the filling and topping. Replace it with pepper jack, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.

SOUR CREAM:

• Sour cream makes a smooth and tarty sauce. As a replacement, we can utilize Mexican crema or high-fat Greek yogurt.

GREEN CHILES:

• Green chiles are used to give a smoky flavor in these enchiladas. Swap them with Poblano peppers, fresh roasted green chiles, jalapeños, or serrano peppers.

KETO TORTILLAS:

• Keto tortillas use almond or coconut flour to prepare them. It contains low-carb, which is good for this diet. Avoid using the regular or corn tortillas as it contains more carb content.

SPICES:

• Spices are utilized to prepare spicy enchiladas. You can also use taco seasoning, fresh garlic, and onion instead of powders.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Preperly stir all the seasonings, green chiles, shredded chicken, sour cream, cream cheese, or cheddar cheese in a vessel till they are mixed.
3. Distribute a single thin layer of the mixture on all the keto tortillas and tightly make rolls.
4. Add the rolled enchiladas to a coated dish.
5. Spread the leftover creamy mixture on the surface of the enchiladas.
6. Equally garnish the surface with Monterey Jack cheese shreds.
7. Bake till cheese browns and melts, for twenty-five minutes.
8. Bring them out from the oven and cool them for five minutes.
9. Serve these enchiladas with chopped cilantro.

TIPS:

• Don’t bake the fillets for a long time, as they should remain creamy.
• You can include some drops of lime juice in the filling for additional zest.
• Gently heat the tortillas and then roll them to avoid cracking.
• Use extra green chiles or slices of jalapeños to make these enchiladas extra spicy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SIDES:

• Cauliflower Rice
• Grilled Vegetables
• Mexican Cauliflower Rice
• Zucchini Noodles
• Keto Refried Cauliflower

SALADS:

• Avocado Salad
• Cilantro Lime Slaw
• Keto Taco Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Spinach Avocado Salad

TOPPINGS:

• Sour Cream
• Guacamole
• Shredded Cheese
• Fresh Cilantro
• Sliced Jalapeños

WRAPS & BREADS:

• Keto Tortillas
• Cheese Shells
• Lettuce Wraps
• Almond Flour Flatbread

BEVERAGES:

• Sparkling Water
• Lime Infused Water
• Unsweetened Iced Tea
• Keto Lemonade

EXTRAS:

• Pickled Red Onions
• Salsa Verde
• Hot Sauce
• Olives

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Keep these enchiladas in a tight box and store them for three days.

FREEZER:

• Store the unbaked enchiladas in a closed box for thirty to sixty days.

FAQs:

Is it required to use the almond flour tortillas?

• Yes, almond flour tortillas are required to make the recipe keto, as the regular tortillas will raise the carb count.

May I make these enchiladas earlier?

• Yes, you can assemble these enchiladas one day earlier, chill them, and then bake.

Will I utilize rotisserie chicken?

• Yes, you can use rotisserie chicken to prepare this dish because it saves time.

Can I prepare these enchiladas with dairy-free components?

• Yes, you can use all the non-dairy items to make them safe for dairy sensitivities.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

Calories: 420 kcal

Sodium: 750 mg

Net carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 32 g

Proteins: 28 g

Portion Size: 2 enchiladas

Total carbs: 9 g