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Low Carb Enchiladas Cheesy Chicken Filling

January 22, 2017 by Sandra Shaffer 15 Comments

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Low Carb Enchiladas are made with grain free tortilla-like wraps and filled with a cheesy chicken filling! Serve these delicious enchiladas at your fiesta!

Low Carb Enchiladas with cheesy chicken filling on a white plate with blue handled fork

Low carb enchiladas with homemade sauce

Last week I shared these Low-Carb Crepes with Ricotta Cream and mentioned that the crepe wraps can also be used for savory fillings too.  

Well, it didn’t take me long to realize that crepes can make a great tortilla-like wrap for enchiladas!

These low carb enchiladas are so good and even if you aren’t following a keto/low carb diet, you’ll love all the flavors in this dish!

Remember that healthy red enchilada sauce I shared?  You need about a cup and a half of it for this recipe.  

Now you see why I didn’t have any leftover sauce to freeze!

Low Carb Enchiladas with cheesy chicken filling in a teal baking pan #enchilada #chicken #lowcarb | www.thefoodieaffair.com

It’s scrumptious!  Top the dish with more cheese and you have a super filling meal!

Grain free wraps lower the carbs

I usually make my family enchiladas with corn tortillas, but this recipe is perfect for when I want to keep my carb intake super low and they don’t seem to mind the switch.  

Traditional corn tortillas have about 13 grams of carbs each. I don’t know anyone that will eat just one enchilada! Do you?

The carbohydrate macros can start to add up pretty quickly. when you eat more than one enchilada.

When you use these tortilla-like crepes instead of corn tortillas each enchilada is just under 3 carbs each!  How awesome is that?

Low Carb Enchiladas topped with red sauce #enchilada #chicken #lowcarb | www.thefoodieaffair.com

Easy chicken enchilada recipe shortcuts

If you are in a hurry, Mission and La Tortilla Factory both carry lower carb tortillas now, which is super convenient to have on hand.

Although, the homemade enchilada sauce is highly recommended, La Victoria makes a sugar free ready made sauce for your convenience.

I baked my chicken for this dish, but you can also purchase a pre-made chicken, which always seems to speed the assemble process up!

The filling in this recipe is a little different from what I usually make.

Instead of using basic chicken with shredded cheese, I beefed up the filling by adding a creamy cheese base mixed with taco seasoning.  

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Yield: 8 Servings

Low Carb Enchiladas with Cheesy Chicken Filling

Low Carb Enchiladas with cheesy chicken filling #enchilada #chicken #lowcarb | www.thefoodieaffair.com

Low carb chicken enchiladas with a homemade chili sauce and grain-free tortilla wraps. The whole family will enjoy this healthy Mexican meal.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 low carb crepes
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 4 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 3/4 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups healthy red enchilada sauce
  • Optional toppings
  • sour cream/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:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1 enchilada

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Trans Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 21g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    © Sandra Shaffer
    Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main Dish
    Two low carb enchiladas topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro on a white plate #enchilada #chicken #lowcarb | www.thefoodieaffair.com
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    Comments

    1. Juli Purcell

      January 23, 2017 at 9:29 am

      I am so excited to try these! They look deliciuos!!!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 10:00 pm

        Hope they’re a hit with your family!

        Reply
    2. kallee

      January 23, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      I was thinking about making enchiladas the other day! These look incredible!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 9:59 pm

        Thanks, Kallee. Enchiladas are always a good idea to add to your menu.

        Reply
    3. Melanie

      January 23, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      These look delicious! I will have to try them out.

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 9:58 pm

        I sure hope you do, Melanie! Thank you for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    4. Annie @ Annie's Noms

      January 24, 2017 at 12:53 am

      Healthy enchilada sauce?! I need to go get that recipe too and go and make these for dinner tonight! They look AMAZING! 😀

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        Annie, the sauce is super easy to make too! This is one tasty dish 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jamie

      January 24, 2017 at 6:21 am

      This sounds like such a tasty meal! Chicken enchiladas are always such a hit at my house!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 9:55 pm

        I always hope we have leftovers so I can enjoy them for lunch the next day. I’m not always so lucky though because everyone goes for seconds!

        Reply
    6. debi at Life Currents

      January 24, 2017 at 10:24 am

      These look great, and I’m trying to cut carbs in our diet. So, thanks for the healthy and yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        January 24, 2017 at 9:54 pm

        With only 2.4 carbs per crepe you can have several!

        Reply
    7. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      January 26, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Cheesy is right and I’m sure very delicious.

      Reply
    8. Pam Greer

      February 17, 2018 at 8:16 am

      I had already marked your enchilada sauce to make! Now I know what I’m going to use it for!

      Reply
    9. Karly

      February 17, 2018 at 9:23 am

      Enchiladas are one of my most fave meals, and I always love trying new variations!

      Reply

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