Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Square overhead photo of an 8 x 8 white casserole dish with Keto Enchilada Casserole garnished with sour cream, jalapeno, cilantro, and avocado.

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Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole

If you like flavor-packed super-quick meals, this Keto Enchilada Casserole is one you are going to love. It is what I make when I want to keep my taste buds singing, but don't have much time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: comfort food, spicy

Servings:

Calories: 338kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 cup keto enchilada sauce or any keto-friendly brand
1 pound cooked and shredded chicken
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces diced green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
8 ounces shredded cheddar divided.
Optional Toppings: Cilantro Green Onion, Guacamole, Shredded Lettuce, Olives, Sour cream, Jalapeños, Avocado, Tomato

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, stir together the chicken, sour cream, green chilies, chili powder, garlic, powder, smoked paprika, and half of the cheddar. Season to taste with salt and pepper
Put 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 8 x 8 casserole dish.
Top with the chicken mixture then the remaining enchilada sauce.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
Garnish with desired toppings, and serve warm.

Notes

Variations

Add ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano to the meat mixture.
Use Monterey Jack or Pepperjack cheese in place of the cheddar.
This recipe is also great with Keto Slow Cooker Beef instead of the chicken.
You can use a keto-friendly taco seasoning mix in place of the seasonings.

Tips & Tricks

Since this recipe is so simple, much of the flavor will come from the enchilada sauce you use. I like to make my own and freeze it, so a quick meal is always at hand, but you can find keto-friendly enchilada sauce in some stores. Just make sure you read the label!
This recipe can be made a day ahead of time and kept covered in the refrigerator.
You may also freeze this for up to one month. (Leave the cheese off if you are planning on freezing it and add it at the last minute.) I sometimes make one for now and one to freeze for later.
If you don't have shredded chicken on hand, pick up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store.

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