Chicken Enchiladas
These chicken enchiladas skip the junky sauces and are packed with clean, bold flavor—thanks to a creamy salsa verde made from real ingredients. Rolled in grain-free tortillas and baked until bubbly, they’re the perfect cozy weeknight dinner.
4
Serving size
35
Chicken
30g Protein
Keto-Friendly
Ingredients
For the Enchiladas:
Fresh:
2 cups cooked, shredded pasture-raised chicken (rotisserie or poached)
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 poblano pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 ½ cups salsa verde (clean-ingredient brand or homemade)
½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
6–8 grain-free tortillas (like Siete brand)
1 cup raw cheese, shredded (or omit for dairy-free)
3 tablespoons cottage cheese
1 avocado, sliced (for topping)
Staple:
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt (to taste; using Redmond Real Salt)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Black Beans:
Fresh:
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of ½ lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Staple:
1 tablespoon ghee
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt (to taste; using Redmond Real Salt)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Free-range organic meat and organic non-gmo veggies are linked where available
4
Serving size
Directions
Print RecipePreheat & Sauté
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a skillet, heat ghee oil over medium. Sauté onion, all peppers, and garlic for 3 minutes.
3. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in shredded chicken, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Make the Sauce
4. In a blender or mixing bowl, mix together salsa verde, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
Fill & Roll
5. Add 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture to each tortilla. Roll and place seam-side down in a greased 11x13 baking dish.
Bake
6. Pour sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with raw cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden.
Make Black Beans
8. Heat ghee in a small saucepan over medium heat.Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
9. Stir in black beans, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes until warm and coated in flavor.
10. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Finish
11. Garnish with avocado, extra cilantro, and a squeeze of lime and serve with a side of black beans.
Total Macros:
Calories: 435
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 24g
Fat: 24g
Nutrition Facts:
🥬 Spinach
A single cup of spinach delivers over 180% of your daily vitamin K, which supports strong bones and reduces inflammation.
It's also one of the top plant sources of magnesium—your stress-fighting, muscle-loving mineral.
🐔 Pasture-Raised Chicken
Packed with complete protein, this chicken provides all 9essential amino acids for muscle repair, satiety, and immune support.
Bonus: Pasture-raised varieties have higher levels of omega-3s and vitamin E than conventionally raised.
🧄 Garlic
Nature’s original antibiotic! Garlic supports immune health and can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Its key compound, allicin, activates when chopped and brings anti-inflammatory superpowers.
🫘 Black Beans
High in plant-based protein and soluble fiber, black beans help balance blood sugar and support gut health.
They’re also rich in polyphenols, natural compounds that fight free radicals and support long-term brain health.
🥑 Avocado
Full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avocados help absorb fat-soluble nutrients and keep you satisfied longer.
Also a surprising source of more potassium than a banana.
🧀 Cottage Cheese + Greek Yogurt
Combining the creaminess of both boosts probiotics, protein, and calcium—without needing a heavy cream-based sauce.
This duo brings creaminess and benefits your gut and bones.
🌶 Poblano & Jalapeño Peppers
These guys bring heat and a dose of vitamin C—even more than oranges in some cases.
The capsaicin in peppers can slightly boost metabolism and help reduce inflammation.
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