Keto Enchilada Casserole
This hot and bubbly keto enchilada casserole has all the flavor of traditional enchiladas, minus the extra carbs.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 312kcal
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
Enchilada sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion minced; 6 ounces
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce no salt/sugar added
- ½ cup water
Casserole:
- 2 pounds cooked chicken breast boneless, skinless, shredded, from 4 medium or 3 large chicken breasts
- 4 ounces canned diced green chile peppers
- ½ cup cilantro minced, packed; 1 ounce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Make the sauce:
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin, and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. You can strain the sauce if you wish. I usually don't.
Make the casserole:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, chile peppers, cilantro, and 1 cup of cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle it with the remaining cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Instead of making the enchilada sauce from scratch, you can use about 3 cups of store-bought enchilada sauce.
- You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken in this recipe. I find that I need to buy two of them (unless they are very large) and use about 1 ½ in this casserole.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them covered in the microwave at 50% power or (uncovered) in a 350°F oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g
