With layers of shredded chicken, cheese, andtangy tomatillo sauce, this easy-to-make Keto Chicken Tomatillo Enchilada Casserole is a perfect blend of flavors.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
10minutes
35minutes
Rest time10minutes
45minutes
Servings6
Calories383kcal
Ingredients
14.5ozfire roasted crushed tomatillos
1/3cupsour cream
1/4cupchopped cilantro
3Tbsplime juice
2tspminced garlic
1/2tspsea salt
1 1/2lbsshredded chickenabout 6 cups
8ozshredded pepper jack cheeseabout 3 chups
1/4cupchopped onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease or spray a 7" X 11" baking dish.
In medium bowl, mix together crushed tomatillos, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and sea salt.
Add about 3 Tbsp of the tomatillo mixture to bottom of baking dish. Top with 1/2 the shredded chicken.
Pour 1/2 the remaining tomatillo mixture over chicken. Top with 1/2 the pepper jack cheese.
Add the remaining shredded chicken on top of cheese. Pour the rest of the tomatillo mixture over chicken. Top with remaining cheese.
Sprinkle cheese with chopped onions.
Place dish in preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes until top is starting to brown and sides are bubbling.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
*Nutritional label does not include net carbs, so I’ve added that below.
Total Carbs: 6g Dietary Fiber: 1g
NET CARBS: 5g
Nutrition Facts
Keto Chicken Tomatillo Enchilada Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 493mg21%
Potassium 510mg15%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 38g76%
Calcium 316mg32%
Vitamin C 11.2mg14%
Vitamin A 540IU11%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.