Keto Green Chicken Enchiladas (Crepini)

This easy recipe for keto green chicken enchiladas is the perfect meal for when you are craving Mexican food.

These green chile chicken enchiladas go low-carb by using Crepini egg wraps in place of the tortillas that are called for in a traditional recipe.

There is no need for corn tortillas when you can have a low-carb green chile chicken enchilada recipe that the entire family will love by making the green chile sauce as mild or as spicy as you like.

With only 5.9 net carbs, it has a considerably lower carb count than a regular Mexican recipe.

Be sure to check out our entire collection of keto chicken recipes for more delicious options.

I also have a collection of keto Crepini egg wrap recipes you are sure to enjoy.

Keto Green Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe features homemade green enchilada sauce and salsa verde,” but you can use a premade one.

I made my recipe with cooked chicken thighs, but you can use any cut of leftover chicken, including leftover rotisserie chicken.

It’s a great way to enjoy green chile enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, and shredded cheese baked in a casserole dish.

The best part is that these green keto enchiladas can be customized with your favorite topping.

Whether you add your own mix of shredded cheese, green onions, green chiles, or fresh cilantro, the whole family can help you choose.

I love revamping popular recipes to be keto-friendly without a lot of work or extra cost. Who says the keto diet has to be hard? Not me, that’s for sure.

Use this recipe to bring a classic back into your keto meal planning.

Keto Green Chicken Enchiladas With Crepini Egg Thins

You can now enjoy a classic Mexican recipe without the worry of consuming too many carbs. It’s a winning combo, if you ask me.

What’s more, using cauliflower egg wraps makes the recipe super easy to make, even if you use our homemade recipe for keto tortillas.

Ingredients Needed For Green Keto Chicken Enchiladas

The following are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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• Olive oil
• Tomatillos
• Onion 
• Jalapeño peppers
• Serrano pepper
• Garlic cloves
• Low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• Cumin powder
• Dried oregano
• Chopped cilantro leaves
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Lime juice

Keto Chicken Enchiladas

• Boneless, skinless thighs cooked ahead or shredded leftover rotisserie chicken
• Shredded cheese, like mozzarella, cheddar, Colby Jack, or a blend.
• 1 package of 12 Crepini Wraps or one large 6 pack

Garnish (Optional)

• Mexican cream or sour cream thinned with a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream
• Chopped cilantro
• Raw jalapeno slices
• Green onions 

How To Make Keto-Friendly Green Chicken Enchiladas

This recipe is pretty straightforward, and you can make it extra easy by skipping the homemade sauce, although I hope you will try it since it’s a game-changer.

If you choose to use a premade green sauce, I recommend you look at the nutrition facts as many have sugar in the ingredients.

How To Make Homemade Green Enchiladas Sauce

You’ll be broiling the vegetables for this sauce. To do so, add the tomatillos, choice of chili peppers, onion, and garlic to a rimmed baking sheet.

Then, place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven where it’s the closest to the broiler.

Broil the vegetables for 7–10 minutes and give them a flip halfway through the process. Broil the veggies until the skins are blackened.

Once they have been properly broiled, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before removing the stems and seeds from the chilies. For extra spice, do not remove the seeds.

Then, it’s time to blend the vegetables along with the stock of choice and seasonings in an electric blender or food processor.

You’ll need to blend the sauce until it’s smooth. Then, you’ll heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a small pan, where you will add the blended sauce and fry lightly for about one minute. 

This extra step is totally worth it, so don’t skip it.  Lastly, taste for seasoning and stir in the chopped cilantro leaves and lime juice.

Chicken Filling

I used 2 pounds of precooked chicken thighs that were seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, cumin powder, and garlic powder to make these enchiladas.

You can also use any chicken meat, including shredded rotisserie chicken.

Assembling The Keto Green Chicken Enchiladas

After you’ve made the green sauce or chosen your favorite low-carb option, it’s time to assemble and bake.

In a 9×13 inch baking dish spread 1/4 cup of the sauce to the bottom of the dish.

Then, create an assembly line including the Crepini thins, green enchilada sauce, shredded chicken, and shredded cheese.

Add about half the recipe for the enchilada sauce to a large, shallow bowl.

Dip each wrap one at a time into the green sauce, and then add some of the shredded chicken down the center of the wrap.

Next, sprinkle enough shredded cheese to cover the chicken. Roll up the wrap and place it in the 9×13-inch baking pan.

If you are using large wraps, slice them in half before adding them to the baking dish. Spread the remaining sauce from the bowl over the enchiladas and top with the rest of the shredded cheese. 

Then bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 20-25 minutes.

After the green enchiladas have been baked, optionally drizzle the top of the casserole with Mexican crema, chopped fresh cilantro, raw jalapeño slices, and green onions.

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More Keto Enchilada Recipes

If you’re a fan of traditional enchiladas but you need them to be low-carb enchiladas, you should also try our keto beef enchiladas and our keto chicken enchiladas, made with red sauce.

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