This keto chicken enchiladas skillet is a low carb 30 minute meal that is loaded with juicy chicken, enchilada sauce, tortilla strips, and lots of cheese! No need to roll tortillas to get all of the flavor of enchiladas!
My favorite low carb dinners are the ones that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. That's why I am bringing to you this Keto Chicken Enchiladas Skillet today! I love low carb 30 minute meals!
If your family is anything like mine, they love already cooked rotisserie chickens from the grocery store. It seems like every grocery store chain has a display of those yummy roast chickens in different flavors.
I like to pick one up every once in a while for a quick dinner.
Not only are they perfect to eat alone with a low carb side, but they are amazing when they are de-boned and used in soups or easy recipes like this low carb enchiladas skillet!
Some other chicken recipes that I adore are my Crispy chicken thighs, Chicken Crust Pizza, and my Low carb pizza with chicken caesar salad!
HOW TO MAKE KETO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS SKILLET
Low carb tortillas are a pantry staple in my house. I use the fajita size flour tortillas that are 3 net carbs each. I used 4 for this recipe and cut them into about 1.5 inch pieces.
I then sautéed the tortillas in some avocado oil until they were nice and crispy. I know we are just going to get them soggy in the sauce, but getting them brown really gives them a nice flavor!
I removed them from the pan and added the rotisserie chicken that I de-boned and cut into bite size pieces. I then poured the amazing enchilada sauce over top.
I love to use Whole Foods 365 enchilada sauce because it is a 15 oz jar and it doesn't have any sugar. Another one of my favorite recipes that uses this yummy sauce is my Low Carb Tamale Pie!
Isn't that a beautiful sight.
I decided to keep this keto chicken enchiladas recipe pretty simple. I was planning on adding some diced zucchini and red bell pepper to this low carb 30 minute meal but my kids (and husband) would pick at it and ain't nobody got time for that!
You could definitely add some veggies, though. I think that would be delicious!
After I added the enchilada sauce, I added the glorious cheese. I am a lover of shortcuts, so I used a pre-shredded Mexican blend or you could use a mix of cheddar and Monterey jack. All Monterey jack would be amazing as well.
After the cheese melted I added the tortilla strips and stirred them in.
Saucy perfection.
Some delicious side dish ideas for this low carb enchiladas skillet would be a simple salad, cauliflower rice, guacamole, or salsa!
Keto Chicken Enchiladas Skillet
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Tip: Hitting your 20–30g protein per meal goal helps you stay full and supports muscle.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 4 low carb fajita tortillas cut into 1.5 inch strips
- 3 Cups cooked and shredded chicken (white and dark meat)
- 1 15 oz jar red enchilada sauce
- 2 Cups shredded Mexican cheese, such as Monterey Jack and cheddar blend
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the avocado oil and heat until shimmering. Add the tortilla strips and sauté until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan onto a plate and set aside.
- Add the already cooked chicken to the skillet and the enchilada sauce. Let heat through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to let the cheese melt. Add the crispy tortilla strips and gently stir to combine.
- Serve with cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
- If you don't have a rotisserie chicken, you could use 3 chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a skillet with avocado oil until cooked through. Then shred.
- Pre-shredded or cheese you shred yourself are both perfectly fine for this recipe.
- If you want to add veggies like diced zucchini, diced onion, or red bell pepper, add them to the skillet with another tablespoon of oil after you cook the tortillas. Let them sauté until soft, then add the chicken and enchilada sauce.
Ron says
This was amazing. I did modify it a bit. I used green sauce and added some of my home roasted green chilis into the mix. Unbelievable flavor and just a bit of kick. This one is going into the regular rotation at our house!
Frances says
I make a similar non keto dish. Nice to see it this way too! I would add green onion and black olives. Cant wait to try it. Thanks for all of your yummy recipes.
Michele says
Yumm I’m going to try this tonight and maybe try with green enchilada sauce!!!!!
Pamela says
Loving your low carb 30 minute meals. They have been a life saver for me and my family. I have tried the enchiladas, garlic shrimp and rice cauliflower and quesadillas. So delicious, quick and easy. I love that the recipes work with ingredients that I already have. Thank you for all you are doing for the low carb community. Much appreciate.
Britni says
I really love making skillets & this one is so creative & looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Tayler Ross says
I love this low carb recipe! Adding it to my menu for the week!
Wilhelmina Wessel says
I know my family is going to love this!