Keto Enchiladas | Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas With White Sauce

Keto Enchiladas are a flavorful and creamy way to enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods without overindulging on carbs. These Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce are a family-friendly dinner even the pickiest of eaters will love digging into.

Why You Have To Try This Chicken Enchilada Casserole

• Fast. With the help of precooked rotisserie chicken, you can have a meal fit for family or guests in under 30 minutes.
• Easy. Mix together the filling, make a quick sauce, and bake until bubbly.
• Low Carb. Only net carbs per serving.
• Versatile. Customize your own filling to create your perfect keto enchilada.

Are Corn Tortillas Keto?

Unfortunately, no. I absolutely adore corn tortillas and how much flavor and texture they add to a dish--especially enchiladas. Unfortunately, they are made with corn flour and it is not keto-friendly.

If you're only monitoring your carbohydrate intake and not concerned about the ingredients being consumed, corn tortillas can be considered low carb if consumed in moderation. One corn tortilla has approximately 9 net carbs per serving.

How Many Net Carbs Are In Enchiladas?

Chicken Enchiladas aren't the most high carb dish you could choose if you weren't watching your carbohydrate intake, but they're far from keto-friendly. One traditional chicken enchilada packs around 25 net carbs.

Just one enchilada would put you above a daily goal of 20 carbs all in a few tasty bites. Instead of splurging on a few tasty bites made with the wrong ingredients, enjoy a larger portion made with a few low carb ingredients to stick to your dietary lifestyle choices.

Is Sour Cream Keto?

Yes! Not only is sour cream keto-friendly, it's actually extremely versatile and used in a many low carb dishes.

Since it is low in carbohydrates and high in fat, it helps to temper hunger while adding flavor and a creamy texture to many of your favorite foods.

As with any other keto-friendly food, it needs to be enjoyed sparingly. However, with a little over 1 gram of carbs per serving, it can still be easily incorporated into your favorite meals.

Ingredients You'll Need

At first glance, this list of ingredients may seem pretty long. Rest assured that two of the ingredients are used in both the filling of the enchiladas and the sauce and four of the ingredients are spices that you likely already have in your spice rack.

For The Enchiladas

• 8 Low Carb Tortillas- Your trusty delivery vehicles. These keep carbs in check while still giving you that classic enchilada roll-and-bake experience.
• 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken- The star protein. It's already cooked, tender, and full of savory goodness. It brings heartiness to every bite and saves time in the kitchen.
• 2 oz Cream Cheese- The silky binder. It melts into the chicken, adding creamy richness and holding the filling together so nothing escapes during baking.
• 1 oz Canned Diced Green Chiles- A tiny can with big personality. Adds mild heat and tangy flavor, keeping the filling lively and far from boring.
• 1 cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese- Cheesy glue for the enchilada innards. Melts beautifully into the chicken mixture and gives you that ooey-gooey stretch we all cheer for.
• 1 tsp Salt- Flavor amplifier. It brings all the savory notes to the forefront like a spotlight shining on the chicken.
• 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper- Adds subtle spice and depth, balancing the creaminess and highlighting the seasoning.
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin- The warm, earthy “enchilada essence.” It delivers that unmistakable Tex-Mex flavor that says you’re in the right place.
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder- Savory backbone. It quietly but powerfully boosting overall flavor without overpowering the other stars.

For The White Enchilada Sauce

• 1 cup Chicken Broth- Forms the base of the sauce. It's savory, light, and perfect for thinning to just-right pourable consistency.
• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream- A luscious addition for richness that replaces the traditional carb-heavy ingredients while still making the sauce velvety smooth.
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream- Tanginess + creaminess = dreamy white enchilada sauce magic.
• 2 oz Canned Diced Green Chiles- They bring a gentle kick and tie the flavors of the sauce and filling together like a flavor-matching friendship bracelet.
• 1/2 cup Grated Monterey Jack Cheese- This cheesy topper melts into the sauce, thickens it slightly, and creates that blanket of bubbly cheese during baking.

How To Make Keto Enchiladas

With the use of premade rotisserie chicken, making these keto chicken enchiladas is a breeze. Follow the simple directions below for perfect keto enchiladas every time!

1. Mix together the rotisserie chicken, softened cream cheese, half of the green chilies, half of the Monterey jack cheese, and spices in a large bowl.
2. Place the seasoned rotisserie chicken and cheese mixture in the center of the tortilla shells and roll to create a cylinder with holes on each end.
3. Place the filled tortillas in a casserole dish with the seam side down.
4. In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, and the remainder of the green chilies. Bring it to a simmer and slowly add the remaining Monterey jack cheese, stirring frequently.
5. Pour the sauce over the filled tortillas in the casserole dish and bake until bubbly.
6. Serve with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!

Tips And Tricks

To ensure your keto enchiladas come out perfectly every time, here are some tried-and-true tips to guide your delicious mission:

• Warm the tortillas before filling. Low carb tortillas can tear more easily, so a quick zap in the microwave or a few seconds in a hot pan makes them more pliable and roll-friendly.
• Keep your filling creamy, not chunky. The cream cheese should be softened and fully combined with the chicken so the filling sticks together and doesn’t spill out.
• Season confidently! Low carb tortillas are milder than traditional corn tortillas. Spices like cumin, salt, and garlic powder are key to enhancing flavor.

Variations

Keto enchiladas are wonderfully customizable. If you want to mix up flavors and keep dinner exciting, here are some delicious variations to try:

• Switch up the protein. Not a fan of rotisserie chicken or need to use up some extra meat in your refrigerator? Precooked steak, ground beef, or shredded chicken breasts made in the Instant Pot are also delicious in these keto enchiladas.
• Make them vegetarian. Want to keep these low carb while living a vegetarian lifestyle? No problem! Wrap up some cooked peppers, onions, zucchini, squash, or even cauliflower to make a filling and delicious meal.
• Swap out the sauce. If you're a fan of enchiladas with a more traditional red sauce, you're in luck! I have an Instant Pot Enchilada Sauce recipe that is tasty and lower in carbs. You will have to use it slightly more sparingly than this tasty white enchilada sauce, but with a little planning you should be able to work it into your daily macros.

What To Serve With Keto Enchiladas

Many of the things that you would serve with traditional enchiladas aren't keto-friendly, so you may be looking for some new ideas for sides to bulk up your dinner spread.

Here are a few of my favorite low carb ideas:

• A light salad
• Avocado
• Guacamole
• Riced cauliflower
• Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

How Long Do They Last?

Keto Enchiladas are great for feeding a family because they're both filling and delicious. unfortunately, if you're only feeding one or two people, you may have leftovers. If this applies to you, you may consider halving the recipe.

While these Chicken Enchiladas with White Sauce are still incredibly delicious when reheated the next day, the longer the tortillas sit in the sauce, the soggier they become.

When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator you can expect these low carb enchiladas to last up to 3 days.

Can You Freeze Them?

To freeze them successfully, assemble the enchiladas as usual, but hold off on adding the sauce directly over top. Excess moisture can cause the low carb tortillas to soften too much after thawing.

Wrap the dish tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, or freeze individual portions for easy reheating later.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake until the cheese is hot and bubbly again.

More Low Carb Mexican Recipes

• Carne Asada
• Flank Steak Fajitas
• Queso Fundido
• Ropa Vieja
• Instant Pot Taco Soup

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