KETO CHICKEN ENCHILADA BOWL
I made this Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl on the stove top, but it can easily be made in a slow cooker or an Instant Pot by adding the chicken, enchilada sauce, chiles and onions together and letting them cook on low heat all day.
The chicken and sauce mixture can ALSO be prepared ahead of time and frozen so when it’s time to reheat ( I would probably let it thaw and then heat in a pot on the stove top) you can just add a steamer bag of cauliflower rice and your fresh toppings. Pretty simple!
KETO CHICKEN ENCHILADA BOWL
This Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl is a low carb twist on a Mexican favorite! It’s SO easy to make, totally filling and ridiculously yummy!
prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes
ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil (for searing chicken)
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3/4 cup red enchilada sauce (recipe from Low Carb Maven)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1- 4 oz can diced green chiles
toppings (feel free to customize)
1 whole avocado, diced
1 cup shredded cheese (I used mild cheddar)
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
1/2 cup sour cream
1 roma tomato, chopped
Optional: serve over plain cauliflower rice (or mexican cauliflower rice) for a more complete meal!
instructions
In a pot or dutch oven over medium heat melt the coconut oil. Once hot, sear chicken thighs until lightly brown.
Pour in enchilada sauce and water then add onion and green chiles. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook chicken for 17-25 minutes or until chicken is tender and fully cooked through to at least 165 degrees internal temperature.
Careully remove the chicken and place onto a work surface. Chop or shred chicken (your preference) then add it back into the pot. Let the chicken simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to absorb flavor and allow the sauce to reduce a little.
To Serve, top with avocado, cheese, jalapeno, sour cream, tomato, and any other desired toppings. Feel free to customize these to your preference. Serve alone or over cauliflower rice if desired just be sure to update your personal nutrition info as needed.