Description

This layered casserole is a real treat for those keeping an eye on their simple carbs. Filled with chicken, cheese, onions & garlic, plenty of enchilada sauce and low carb tortillas, this is an easy and filling meal that you can serve with all your favorite toppings like sour cream, salsa, and avocado.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken breast, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and minced
1 4-ounce can green chiles, drained
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper
Small pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
1 19 ounce jar red enchilada sauce
6 low carb/keto tortillas
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Add the onions and season with cumin, chili powder, a few shakes each of salt and pepper, and cayenne if using. Sauté onions until soft and fragrant, then add the minced garlic with the green chiles and cook for one minute more.
Place two of the tortillas side by side at the bottom of the 9x13 pan - the edges will overlap.
Layer with 1/3 of the enchilada sauce, half of the onion mixture, half of the chicken, and 1/3 of the cheese.
Place two more tortillas on the top of the layers and repeat with another 1/3 of sauce, the remaining onion mixture, the remaining chicken, and another 1/3 of cheese.
Add the final two tortillas on top of the dish and top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. Make sure the sauce covers all of the dry parts of the tortillas so that they stay soft in the oven.
Bake for about 20 minutes until sauce is bubbly. Cut into squares and serve with chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado, crema, and/or salsa.

Notes

Total net carbs = 8.5 grams per serving.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Entree
Method: Stovetop and Oven
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 267
Sugar: 2.1g
Sodium: 959mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6.1g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 7.5g
Protein: 17g
Cholesterol: 48mg