Simple and delicious Keto Chicken Enchiladas with only 2g net carbs per serve. So damn tasty, this recipe is perfect for the whole family.
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Keto Chicken Enchiladas

How do you make keto chicken enchiladas? With only the best of ingredients, that’s how! Using our incredible Keto Tortillas recipe, Keto Enchilada Sauce recipe and this mouthwatering chicken recipe these enchiladas are something else.

With all the right ingredients, this is a quick and easy low carb dinner recipe that will make the whole family happy. If you struggle with making healthy recipes that excite you then try this dish. It really is a great meal and I am sure you are really going to love it.

Related Recipes Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken / Mexican Shredded Beef

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

So easy to make: These low carb chicken enchilada recipe have less than 10 ingredients and take only 15 minutes to prepare.
Low in carbs – at only 2g net carbs this keto-friendly enchilada recipe will knock your socks off.
Family Friendly – enchiladas are always a winner for family dinners. This is a healthy option and in my opinion, better than takeout!
Freezer Friendly -make ahead, freeze for easy healthy freezer meals.

The Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of this post for the quantity of each ingredient used in our low carb enchiladas recipe.

Keto Chicken Enchiladas ingredients on a white tabled background with labelled ingredients.

Keto Tortillas – I use either the Keto Tortillas recipe for the best low carb tortillas.

Chicken – I use chicken breast fillets which you can swap to chicken thigh fillets if you prefer. Cooked shredded chicken can be stirred through the sauce and used as well.

Enchilada Sauce – my Enchilada Sauce recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is sooo worth it. In a pinch just mix some seasoning with tomato puree.

Taco Seasoning – I have included a link to our Taco Seasoning recipe but you could use any of our tasty seasonings in the Rubadubdub eBook.

How to Make Keto Enchiladas

Sauteed onions in a black frying pan.
Chicken pieces in a black frying pan on a tiled background.

Saute onion – place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning; sauté until the onion is soft.

Cook chicken – add chicken; cook, turning, occasionally until the chicken is cooked through. Fold through 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Transfer to a bowl.

Rolled keto enchiladas in a cast iron baking dish with enchilada sauce spread onto the bottom.
Keto Chicken Enchiladas in a black cast iron baking tray with cheese and sauce on top.

Preheat oven to 180°C fan/200°C static/350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the base of an 18 x 24 cm /7 x 10 inch baking pan.

Fill & Roll – Lay tortilla flat and fill with 2-3 tablespoons of chicken. Sprinkle with cheese and roll. Place seam-side down into the baking tray. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Bake – pour enchilada sauce over and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese has melted and is deliciously golden.

What to Serve with Chicken Enchiladas

These are some of my most favourites toppings to serve with all Mexican food.

Chili Con Queso – deliciously spiced cheese sauce. You could also try my recipe for Cottage Cheese Queso.

Guacamole – so tasty and a great source of fat. Plus a heap of pickled Mexican red onions are the perfect combo of citrus and creamy avocado.

Pickled Jalapeños – I honestly always have my own jalapeno escabeche (pickled jalapenos) in the fridge. Even now I have about 1kg of jalapenos in the fridge. The link takes you to my amazing keto recipe that has zero sugar.

Also, if you just don’t have any low carb tortillas e.g. Mission Carb Balance tortillas, handy you could make a chicken enchilada casserole with or without tortillas. Just fill the baking dish with the filling, top with cheese and bake. Serve with toppings or keto corn chips.

Love green chilies? You might like this green chile enchiladas recipe.

A side angle of enchiladas in a baking dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use store-bought tortillas for keto enchiladas?

Yes, you can! Look for low-carb or keto-friendly tortillas made from almond flour, coconut flour, or a combination of keto-approved ingredients. If you can’t find any, making your own is a great option, and often tastier!

What can I use as a tortilla substitute if I want to skip the carbs entirely?

For a low-carb alternative, you can use thin slices of zucchini, eggplant, or even deli turkey or ham as a wrap. Another creative option is using cheese wraps, which add extra flavour and pair beautifully with the enchilada filling.

More Recipes To Try

Here are just some of my favourite keto recipes for easy quick low carb dinners. Delicious low carb healthy meals you are going to really love.

Peri Peri Chicken

Homemade Healthy Beef Stew

Easy Tuna Mornay

Savoury Mince

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Keto Chicken enchiladas in a baking pan with a charcoal napkin underneath.

Keto Chicken Enchiladas

Simple and delicious Keto Chicken Enchiladas with only 2g net carbs per serve. So damn tasty, this recipe is perfect for the whole family.
4.99 from 75 votes!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 6 serves
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • 1/2 (1/2) onion diced
  • 2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons (1 tablespoons) Keto Taco Seasoning click for recipe, see notes
  • 600 g (21 oz) chicken breast fillets or thigh fillets, cut into 4 cm/ 1 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cups (2 cups) Keto Enchilada Sauce click for recipe, see notes
  • 6 (6 ) Keto Tortillas click for recipe, see notes
  • 1 cup (1 cup) shredded mozzarella
  • optional toppings: (optional toppings:) guacamole, salsa, fresh coriander leaves, pickled jalapenos, sour cream

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Saute onion – place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning; sauté until the onion is soft.
  • Cook chicken – add chicken; cook, turning, occasionally until the chicken is cooked through. Fold through 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C fan/200°C static/350°F. Spoon 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce into the base of a 18 x 24 cm /7 x 10 inch baking pan.
  • Fill & Roll – Lay tortilla flat and fill with 2-3 tablespoons of chicken. Sprinkle with cheese and roll. Place seam-side down into the baking tray. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Bake – pour over remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese has melted and is deliciously golden.
  • Serve with favourite enchilada toppings.

THERMAL METHOD

  • Chop – Add the oil, onion, garlic, and taco seasoning; chop 3 sec/speed 6.
  • Saute onion – scrape down sides of bowl; cook 4 min/100°C/speed 2/cap off.
  • Cook chicken – add chicken; cook 12 min/100°C/reverse/slowest speed/cap off. Extend cooking time if chicken is not cooked through. Fold through 3/4 cup of enchilada sauce. Transfer to a bowl. Follow from step 3 above.

Notes

INGREDIENTS
1. Tortillas – I use my own homemade Keto Tortillas. I have included more options in the blog post. Use homemade or low carb store-bought.
2. Chicken – use breast, thigh fillets or leftover shredded rotisserie chicken.
3. Enchilada Sauce – I make my own so I know what is in it.
What to serve with low carb enchiladas? Serve with a side salad, guacamole, salsa (pic de Gallo) and more enchilada sauce.
 
How long can I store them?
 
Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
 
Can chicken enchiladas be frozen?
 
You can freeze enchiladas and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. This can be done before or after baking.
 
The BEST Chicken Enchilada Thermomix recipe – I have included a thermal method and still bake in the oven. You can steam it if you prefer and use a butane torch to crisp up the top. 
You can also use your air fryer to air fry chicken enchiladas. Bake for 5 minutes at 200°C.
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings. The actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. 
 
To calculate the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe by 6. The result will be the weight of one serving. 
 
Nutritional values shown are a guideline only. They are for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. 
All recipes have been tested using all of the cooking methods included by various recipe testers.
 
The recipe card instructions contain the most basic of steps and a list of ingredients. If you have any queries, questions or are unsure of substitutions, please scroll up to the blog post for more information.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Magnesium: 27mg | Net Carbs: 2g
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46 responses to “Keto Chicken Enchiladas”

  1. Nina

    5 stars
    This has become a firm family favourite 😍 I swapped hot ingredients with smoked and sweet paprikas, grandkids loved this dish too. I use keto wraps for me and wholemeal ones fir the rest of the fam, so easy! Thank you for beautiful and easy recipe!✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! So good to hear you made it your own and the grandkiddos loved it too x

      Reply
  2. Loreto and Nicoletta

    5 stars
    This is a total win win recipe for me. Healthy, easy, beautiful and packed with delicious fresh vibrant flavors. It is a great family meal that everyone will enjoy!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so happy you enjoyed it

      Reply
  3. Amy

    5 stars
    Enchiladas are my favorite, and this recipe did not disappoint. Easy and flavorful!

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so happy they passed the taste test Amy x

      Reply
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