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cheesy chicken enchiladas
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Cheesy Chicken Chile Enchiladas

Cheesy green chile chicken enchiladas will create a fiesta in your mouth. Low-carb and keto friendly options for this recipe; fast and easy deliciousness!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5
Calories: 431kcal
Author: Amber @ Low Carb Quick

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 8 oz cup can green Chile peppers
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 5 low carb tortillas (optional)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 scallions, chopped finely

Instructions

  • On med-high heat, boil chicken breasts. Remove and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a bowl, combine chicken broth, chopped can of green chiles (with juice), sour cream and 1/2 c. of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Fill tortillas with shredded cooked chicken, laying seal-side down in a large baking dish. Pour cheese mixture on top, coving all tortillas. Add remaining cheese to top.
  • Bake on 350ºF for 15-20 minutes. Remove and add scallions and cilantro. Serve with salsa verde.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27.9g | Saturated Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 691mg | Fiber: 7.5g