Low Carb White Chicken Enchiladas

Here’s a creamy, comforting Low Carb White Chicken Enchiladas recipe — rich, cheesy, and perfect for keto or low-carb dinners 🌯🧀


🌯 Low Carb White Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients (Serves 6)

  • 2½ cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)

  • 6–8 low-carb tortillas (or cheese tortillas)

  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)

White Enchilada Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp cream cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp white pepper or black pepper

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Optional add-ins: green chilies, spinach, jalapeños


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.

  2. Make sauce:

    • Melt butter over medium heat.

    • Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.

    • Add heavy cream and broth, simmer 5–7 minutes.

    • Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, salt.

    • Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream.

  3. Fill tortillas: Mix chicken with ½ cup sauce and ½ cup cheese.

  4. Assemble: Roll chicken mixture in tortillas and place seam-side down in dish.

  5. Top: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  6. Bake: Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

  7. Rest: Let sit 5 minutes before serving.


Serving Ideas

  • Top with avocado slices, cilantro, or green onions

  • Serve with cauliflower rice or keto Mexican slaw


Approx Macros (per serving)

  • Calories: ~430

  • Fat: ~32g

  • Protein: ~30g

  • Net Carbs: ~5–7g (depends on tortillas)


Tips

  • For extra flavor, add green enchilada sauce (low-carb) mixed into the white sauce

  • Make it casserole-style by layering instead of rolling

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