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Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

Keto Chicken Enchilada Bowl

Deconstructed enchiladas in a bowl - no tortillas needed

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

40m

Total

360

Calories

38g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

14g

Carbs

5g

Fiber

9g

Net Carbs

17g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

30

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

3

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken breast (diced)
  • 1.5 cups Enchilada sauce (red or green)
  • 3 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 1 can (15oz) Black beans (drained)
  • 2 Bell peppers (diced)
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 1.5 cups Shredded cheese (Mexican blend, divided)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Avocado (sliced)
  • for garnish Cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

  3. 3

    Add diced chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until cooked through

  4. 4

    Remove chicken to a bowl

  5. 5

    In the same pan, add remaining oil, diced onion, and bell peppers

  6. 6

    Cook for 5 minutes until softened

  7. 7

    Add cauliflower rice, cumin, and chili powder

  8. 8

    Cook for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower is tender

  9. 9

    Stir in black beans and cooked chicken

  10. 10

    Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce into the mixture and stir to combine

  11. 11

    Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish

  12. 12

    Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top

  13. 13

    Sprinkle with 1.5 cups shredded cheese

  14. 14

    Bake for 15-18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly

  15. 15

    Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes

  16. 16

    Serve in bowls topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro

💡 Tips

  • •Use homemade enchilada sauce to control sodium
  • •Can substitute ground turkey or beef for chicken
  • •Top with Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
  • •Great for meal prep - portion into containers