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I can’t wait to share with you this amazing and easy Baked Enchilada Chicken Recipe. It’s packed with so much flavor that you won’t even miss all the carbs.
If you loved this delicious chicken enchilada casserole then you are going to love these low carb version. I just couldn’t get the cravings out of my head for a delicious enchilada recipe. This is how this super easy and super delicious Baked Enchilada Chicken was born.
We love Mexican Food and enchilada are perfect to feed my large family. Check out this Easy Cheese Enchilada Recipe or Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas for another family favorite recipe. You can easily make these recipe low carb by substituting the tortilla or making it without.
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Why This Recipe Works
This baked enchilada chicken recipe makes being on a low cab diet easy because how delicious it turns out. This chicken cooks tender, juicy and with the best flavor.
The best part is my kids loved it and did not miss the tortillas. This recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight meal and is made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use chicken thighs
- Green Chili Enchilada Sauce -You can also make Homemade Enchilada Sauce Recipe
- Chili Powder – If you are out check out The Best Chili Powder Substitute
- Garlic Salt – Check out these Garlic Salt Substitute
- Monterey Jack Cheese – Feel free to use cheddar cheese or any cheese that you prefer.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Shredded Chicken – You can easily shred the chicken and wrap in flour tortilla or corn tortillas.
- Veggies – Top the chicken with vegetables such as bell peppers and onions for a delicious variation.
- Salsa Verde – This chicken would be delicious topped with Quick Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe for added flavor.
How to Make Low Carb Baked Enchilada Chicken
Step 1 – First preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then spray a 9×13 baking dish with non stick spray (this will make clean up easier). Next place the chicken in the bottom of the pan.
Step 2 – Then season the chicken with the garlic salt and chili powder.
Step 3 – Next pour the can of Green chili enchilada sauce over the chicken.
Step 4 – Then bake the chicken at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Finally top the chicken with the shredded jack cheeses and broil for a minute until cheese is melted.
Expert Tips
- Prepare Chicken – Before baking the chicken, make sure the chicken is about the same size and thickness. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Cooking Time – Baking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken and your oven. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken is cooked to internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with your favorite sides including our Spanish rice or our homemade refried beans or black beans. Of course, only serve with these sides if you are not following a low carb or keto diet.
To be honest, our favorite way to enjoy this dinner is served over our Brown Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe and with my easy broccoli in the microwave.
The kids love to take the extra sauce and cheese and spoon it over the broccoli and rice. I’m telling you, this recipe is delicious and I know your family will love it. Try it tonight and let me know what you think.
Enchilada Topping Ideas
You can really change up the flavor of this baked chicken recipe just with the toppings that you choose.
Here are some of my favorites:
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Green Chiles
- Tomatoes
- Red Onions
I love prepping a bunch of different topping options so everyone can pick their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not cover the enchiladas with aluminum foil when baking them. But if you prefer or the texture of the chicken is burning, you can cover with foil.
We used boneless chicken breast, but you can easily make this recipe with boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
Store leftover chicken enchiladas in the airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
Reheat the leftovers in the oven or the microwave depending on how much you have leftover.
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Baked Enchilada Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts Filleted to make 6 chicken pieces
- 1 can green chili enchilada sauce (10 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray a 9×13 Pan with non stick spray.
- Place the chicken into the bottom.
- Season with garlic salt and chili powder.
- Pour the Green chili enchilada sauce over the chicken.
- Baked for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Top with the shredded cheese and bake for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Add cumin powder, it takes it up a couple notches
The flavor is great
I made this tonight for dinner and it was scrumptious! I would positively make this for a potluck. This recipe is definitely a keeper so I will print it to put in my cookbook. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Looks good and if you want this Keto use chicken thighs 41/58 protein/fat instead and chicken breast is 72/28 protein/fat on Keto since you want good fat and less protein which if you eat to much protein it stores as far in your body. Also no rice, use cauliflower or broccoli to make your spanish rice or use both which is really good.
I’ve made this a few times, and I love how simple, yet delicious it is! I actually kind of crave this recipe! Yum!
Thank you so much Pat!
I just made this tonight and it truly delicious and so easy. I butterflied 3 large chicken breasts and used 1 can of Hatch GF green enchilada sauce and it was perfect. I topped with shredded pepper jack because we like spice. Make this. You won’t regret it.
It will be a different flavor but I think it would still be delicious!
My family isn’t a fan of the green enchilada sauce. Do you think we’d get the same results with the red enchilada sauce?
I’m so glad you loved it!
Looking at the pictures I see you topped it. What all did you top it with?
I found this recipe on Pinterest, and it instantly become a family favorite. It is so easy to make and kid friendly. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Just a heads up, Las Palmas Green Enchilada sauce is not gluten free! If you go to the website they do use wheat in their spice. I learned this the hard way when I had a reaction. La Victoria Green Enchilada sauce is gluten free. Other than that recipe looks yummy!
Could I just their this in my crock pot and add the cheese at the end???
Thanks for sharing!
I made this last night. So yummy!!!! I am totally adding this to my rotation of dinners. Not spicy at all in case you were wondering. I wasn’t sure because I don’t think I have used the green enchilada sauce before. We loved this!!
The chicken can add some water and it can vary between batches. Maybe just try to add less enchilada sauce next time. Good luck and I’m glad it still tasted well!
You’re welcome – Thank you Terra!
This is so delicious! I added a little more of the spices and more of the green sauce. My picky husband loved it! Thanks for sharing this recipe! ?
I followed the directions exactly but mine turned out really watery. Anyone else have this? It was still really good, just wondering what I did wrong?
I’m glad you like it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. This recipe was so easy and delicious. My son and husband said it is a keeper after 1 bite.
Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this? Will it change the cooking time? Thanks, can’t wait to try this.
I love this recipe! Thank you for sharing it.
I also have made a similar recipe using red enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese instead, and I add a small amount of diced onion and black olives. It reminds me of my mom’s chicken enchilada casserole minus the corn tortillas.
Fantastic Stefanie, this is one of my favorites
This recipe was so easy to prep and was a hit with the whole family! I will definately share this recipe!
this is delish. I used the recipe exactly with the exception of more green sauce. Why? Because I love it. Ez PZ and wonderful, a keeper for sure. Thank you
Charity. I used a 10 oz can. The small one. I updated the post.
So was it the big can or small? It does not say how many ounces 🙁
Making this now!
Love enchilada sauce!!
Can’t wait to try this! I love green enchilada sauce and, of course, meals that bake up fast. Sharing this plus adding the ingredients to my grocery list!
Just regular all purpose flour.
Sounds good. Do you use the big can of enchilada sauce or the small can? Thanks