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)
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2½ cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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6–8 low-carb tortillas (or cheese tortillas)
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1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)
White Enchilada Sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp cream cheese
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp white pepper or black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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2 tbsp sour cream
Optional add-ins: green chilies, spinach, jalapeños
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
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Make sauce:
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Melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in cream cheese until smooth.
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Add heavy cream and broth, simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, salt.
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Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream.
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Fill tortillas: Mix chicken with ½ cup sauce and ½ cup cheese.
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Assemble: Roll chicken mixture in tortillas and place seam-side down in dish.
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Top: Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake: Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
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Rest: Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
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Top with avocado slices, cilantro, or green onions
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Serve with cauliflower rice or keto Mexican slaw
Approx Macros (per serving)
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Calories: ~430
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Fat: ~32g
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Protein: ~30g
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Net Carbs: ~5–7g (depends on tortillas)
Tips
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For extra flavor, add green enchilada sauce (low-carb) mixed into the white sauce
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Make it casserole-style by layering instead of rolling
