Low Carb Enchiladas with Cheesy Chicken Filling
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Low Carb Enchiladas with Cheesy Chicken Filling
Description
The recipe assembles enchiladas by mixing cream cheese, taco seasoning, shredded chicken, and part of the shredded cheese to create a flavorful filling. This filling is spooned onto low-carb crepes, which are then rolled and placed seam side down in a baking dish lined with enchilada sauce. Additional sauce and cheese cover the top before baking until the cheese melts and the enchiladas are heated through.
The combination yields a rich, cheesy interior with seasoned chicken wrapped in soft crepes, soaking up the tangy enchilada sauce. Baking melds the flavors, creating a moist, savory casserole-like dish.
This dish can be customized with toppings such as sour cream, avocado slices, or salsa to add freshness and contrast. It provides a tasty option for those limiting carbohydrates while still enjoying classic Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 low carb crepes
- 2 cups chicken shredded
- 4 ounce cream cheese room temperature
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 3/4 cups Mexican blend cheese divided, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce healthy
- optional toppings
- sour cream or plain yogurt
- avocado slices
- salsa
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix together cream cheese with taco seasoning until well blended. fold in shredded chicken and 3/4 cup of Mexican blend cheese.
- In a small baking pan. add 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the plan and spread evenly.
- Assemble each enchilada (8) by rolling 2 tablespoons of chicken filling to each crepe.
- Gently roll and place seam side down on the prepared baking pan.
- Top with enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1enchilada | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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