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    Home » Low Carb Keto Recipes

    Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Published: May 4, 2023 Last updated: May 4, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    This Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the flavor of a traditional enchilada without the carbs. Layers of cauliflower, seasoned chicken, and cheese are an easy way to have weeknight dinner on the table with enchilada flavors the whole family will love.
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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a delicious way to enjoy Mexican food on the keto diet. This low carb version is an easy dinner with all the flavors of enchiladas and one the whole family will love!

    A serving of low carb chicken enchilada casserole topped with olives, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro on a black plate.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Make ahead: this is an easy recipe and perfect for meal prep as it easy to make ahead and bake or reheat later.

    Low carb recipe: with just 8 net carbs per serving this low carb chicken enchilada casserole is a great way to enjoy enchilada flavors for those on the keto diet.

    Cauliflower recipe: the base of this enchilada casserole uses cauliflower rice in place of flour or corn tortillas. 

    Chicken and peppers in mixing bowl

    🥘 Ingredients

    For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

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    Shredded rotisserie chicken: or any cooked chicken you may have leftover.

    Yellow bell pepper

    Jalapeno pepper

    Red enchilada sauce: buy a keto-friendly enchilada sauce or make your own homemade enchilada sauce.

    Sour cream

    Taco seasoning: I make my own homemade taco seasoning, our you can buy premade in the grocery store.

    Mexican blend cheese

    Cauliflower rice: is easy to make on your own, but you can buy it fresh pre-chopped (raw) or frozen.

    Coconut flour: aids in absorbing the liquid from the cauliflower rice and make it more cohesive.

    Large eggs

    Fresh cilantro, fresh tomatoes, and black olives: all optional garnishes.

    Homemade Taco Seasoning in a glass jar.
    I love using this homemade taco seasoning recipe to flavor this enchilada casserole.

    🔪 Instructions

    This is an overview of the instructions for this simple recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom of this post.

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray casserole dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
    2. Add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and taco seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
    3. Add the shredded chicken yellow pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the enchilada sauce mixture and stir to coat completely. Set aside.
    4. In another large mixing bowl, combine the steamed cauliflower, shredded cheese, coconut flour, egg, and taco seasoning, mix to combine well.
    5. Transfer the cauliflower mixture prepared casserole dish. Press firmly with a spatula to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
    6. Top the cauliflower mixture with the chicken mixture, distributing it evenly.
    7. Sprinkle top of the casserole with the remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and place in the preheated oven to bake for 20 minutes. 
    8. Remove the casserole from the oven and remove the aluminum foil from the casserole dish. Top with jalapeno slices (if using). Return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has lightly browned.
    9. Serve with diced tomato, cilantro, sliced black olives, and avocado if desired.
    Cauliflower rice mixed with taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
    Cauliflower rice is combined with other ingredients to replace tortillas in a traditional enchilada casserole.

    🥄 Equipment

    9 x 13 " Casserole dish

    Large mixing bowls

    Wooden spoons

    Large rubber spatula

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.

    Freeze: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.

    Reheat: reheat thawed leftovers in the microwave until warmed through.

    Overhead shot of unbaked assembled casserole.
    This easy casserole recipe is made in layers and can be made ahead of time for easy meal prep.

    📖 Variations

    • Stir a 4 ounce can of mild green chiles into the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture
    • Substitute 1-½ pounds of cooked and crumbled ground beef for the chicken.
    • Use a combination of Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese instead of the Mexican Blend
    • Swap out a red bell pepper for the yellow bell pepper
    • Substitute tomato sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the enchilada sauce.
    • Try this recipe using low carb green enchilada sauce in place of the red sauce.

    💭 Tips

    • Can be served with low carb tortillas or keto tortilla chips. Homemade tortillas can be used for those who aren't don't mind consuming extra carbs.
    • Stick with full fat cheese for best flavors. If following keto, you want the fat to be higher.
    Baked Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole topped with jalapeno slices.

    🙋 FAQ's

    How many net carbs are in this chicken enchilada casserole?

    This low carb chicken enchilada casserole recipe has 8 net carbs per serving.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Try this Low Carb Green Chicken Enchilada Recipe the next time you have Mexican food night planned.

    Anyone who loves fast food burgers will love this low carb Big Mac Casserole. 

    This Low Carb Lasagna Recipe is a small batch casserole recipe that is full of delicious flavors. 

    Low Carb Steak and Mushroom Pie is a delicious keto version of steak and potato pie.

    These Cabbage Rolls are a low carb keto favorite in our home. The cauliflower rice works perfectly in this recipe.

    If carbs aren't an issue, then you will want to try these Cheese Enchiladas with Red sauce, Chipotle Butternut Squash Enchiladas, and Shrimp Enchiladas recipe!

    🍽 Serve with..

    Serve this keto enchilada casserole with sour cream, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, sliced black olives, and avocado slices or guacamole.

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    Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    This Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole has all the flavor of a traditional enchilada without the carbs. Layers of cauliflower, seasoned chicken, and cheese are an easy way to have weeknight dinner on the table with enchilada flavors the whole family will love.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Keto Main Dish
    Cuisine Tex-Mex
    Servings 6
    Calories 418 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9 x 13 Casserole Dish
    • Large mixing bowls
    • Wooden spoon
    • Large rubber spatula

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    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE CHICKEN LAYER

    • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
    • ½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
    • 1 medium jalapeno pepper , diced
    • 1 cup low carb enchilada sauce
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese

    FOR THE CAULIFLOWER LAYER

    • 3 cups cauliflower rice , steamed and cooled
    • ½ cup Mexican blend cheese
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 1 large egg

    Topping Ingredients

    • 1 medium tomato , chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ cup sliced black olives
    • 1 medium avocado , chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray casserole dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, and taco seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
    • Add the shredded chicken yellow pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the enchilada sauce mixture and stir to coat completely. Set aside.
    • In another large mixing bowl, combine the steamed cauliflower, shredded cheese, coconut flour, egg, and taco seasoning, mix to combine well.
    • Transfer the cauliflower mixture prepared casserole dish. Press firmly with a spatula to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
    • Top the cauliflower mixture with the chicken mixture, distributing it evenly.
    • Sprinkle top of the casserole with the remaining cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and place in the preheated oven to bake for 20 minutes. 
    • Remove the casserole from the oven and remove the aluminum foil from the casserole dish. Top with jalapeno slices (if using). Return to the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has lightly browned.
    • Serve with diced tomato, cilantro, sliced black olives, and avocado if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 44gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 918mgPotassium: 826mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 714IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 609mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
    Keyword Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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