Low Carb Enchilada Cabbage Rolls

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    10 enchiladas

  • Calories

    153 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Low Carb Enchilada Cabbage Rolls

These Low Carb Enchilada Cabbage Rolls are made with cabbage leaves instead of tortillas and stuffed with chicken, cheese and green chiles for a healthy weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion, about 1/4 large white onion
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small bite sized pieces (or pre-cooked shredded chicken)
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 1/4 cups enchilada sauce (authentic enchilada sauce, easy enchilada sauce, green enchilada sauce or 2 cups store-bought enchilada sauce)
  • optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocados
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Instructions

To prepare the cabbage rolls

  1. Fill a large pot with hot water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. While water is coming to a boil, remove 10-12 whole cabbage leaves from a raw head of cabbage and rinse under cold water. Place 1-2 cabbage leaves in the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove from boiling water and transfer to a large bowl full of ice water. Remove from ice water after 30 seconds or when cool enough to handle. Continue until all the cabbage leaves have been blanched.

To prepare the chicken filling

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add diced chicken, green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, ancho chili powder, cumin and salt. Saute for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

To assemble the enchiladas

  1. Lay out the blanched cabbage leaves and spread some of the chicken mixture in the middle. Top with 2 tablespoons of cheese, roll them up, fold in the edges and place seam down in a large baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  2. Pour the enchilada sauce on top of the enchiladas and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, diced tomatoes and avocados if desired. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you are using pre-cooked shredded chicken, simply saute the onion and green chiles in olive oil with all the spices for 10 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the chicken.
  • To make this recipe dairy-free and paleo, omit the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1enchilada roll Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 650mg (27%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1000IU (20%) Vitamin C 13.2mg (15%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10enchiladas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1enchilada roll
Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 650mg 27%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1000IU 20%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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