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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 6 (2 enchiladas per serving) Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American low-carb Dietary Tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Ingredients For the Enchiladas 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 1 rotisserie chicken) 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (divided) ¼
Prep time20 minutes
Cook time25–30 minutes
Total time45–50 minutes
Servings6 (2 enchiladas per serving)
Ingredients
For the Enchiladas
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 1 rotisserie chicken) ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(106); });
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (divided) ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(114); });
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup canned green chilies (mild or hot, to taste) ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(115); });
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6–8 low-carb tortillas ( see low-carb options below )
For the White Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or white cheddar
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup green chilies (optional for added heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Low-Carb Tortilla Options
- Low-carb flour tortillas (3–4g net carbs per wrap)
- Egg white wraps
- Coconut or almond flour tortillas
- Thin slices of zucchini or eggplant (for ultra-low-carb)
- Sliced deli chicken breasts (as tortilla “wraps”)
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Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Filling (10 minutes)
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ¾ cup of shredded cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, green chilies, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Step 2: Roll the Enchiladas (5 minutes)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) .
- Spoon the chicken mixture into each low-carb wrap. Roll tightly and place seam-side down into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Repeat until all wraps are filled and placed in the dish.
Step 3: Make the White Sauce (10 minutes)
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat:
- Melt the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add the chicken broth and stir until the mixture is creamy. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(118); });
- Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is thickened.
- Add the green chilies (if using) and season with salt and pepper. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(120); });
- Tip : Do not let the sauce boil—just simmer gently until creamy and smooth.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake (25–30 minutes)
- Pour the white sauce evenly over the rolled enchiladas in the baking dish. Top with the remaining ¾ cup of cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
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Nutrition
Calories: ~480 kcal · Protein: 35g · Fat: 33g Saturated Fat: 18g · Carbohydrates: 8g net Fiber: 4g · Saturated Fat: 18g · Fiber: 4g · Sugar: 3g · Sodium: 620mg
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