Chicken Enchilada Casserole (No Tortilla)
Layers of shredded chicken, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese baked into a bubbling keto casserole. All the enchilada flavor with no tortillas needed.
Enchilada night, reimagined
Traditional enchiladas are wrapped in corn tortillas, which are off the table on keto. But the soul of the dish, the smoky red chili sauce and melty cheese over tender chicken, translates perfectly into a layered casserole.
Skip the tortillas entirely and let cheese and chicken carry the structure. A homemade or low-sugar enchilada sauce keeps the carbs in check while delivering all the comfort.
- Use a sugar-free enchilada sauce
- Layer cheese between the chicken for structure
- Broil briefly for a golden top
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (net carbs →)
- 1 1/2 cups low-sugar red enchilada sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (net carbs →)
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, sliced (net carbs →)
- Fresh cilantro, for serving (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- 2In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the enchilada sauce, the cream cheese, sour cream, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- 3Spread half the chicken mixture in the dish and top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- 4Add the remaining chicken mixture, pour the last of the enchilada sauce over the top, and finish with the remaining cheese.
- 5Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- 6Switch to broil for 2 minutes for a golden top, then scatter with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Where do I find keto enchilada sauce?
Look for a no-sugar-added red enchilada sauce, or make your own by simmering tomato sauce with chili powder, cumin, garlic, and broth. Homemade lets you control the carbs precisely.
Can I freeze this casserole?
Yes. Assemble it, cover tightly, and freeze before baking for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
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