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Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole (W/Homemade Enchilada Sauce)

A great recipe for a Mexican kick on enchilada casserole keto style.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Basics, Condiments, Main Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Enchilada Sauce
  • 3 oz grass fed butter
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayanne pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp xylitol
  • 12 oz passata Tomato puree
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • 2 cup keto enchilada sauce
  • 2/3 cup raw sour cream
  • 4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 lb pastured chicken cooked and shredded
  • 1 red pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 large head of cauliflower rice raw
  • 2 cups raw cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Enchilada Sauce
  1. Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add all ingredients except the tomato puree and sauté for 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Add the tomato puree and stir well.
  4. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes to infuse the spices. Add a little water if you like your sauce to be thinner and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Use straight away or cool for 30 minutes before pouring into a heatproof jar and storing in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the enchilada sauce, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
  3. Add the shredded chicken and peppers, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish, and mix well.
  4. Add the cauliflower rice to the base of your casserole dish and spread evenly.
  5. Spoon over the chicken mixture and smooth out.
  6. Sprinkle over the cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  8. Serve sprinkled with the reserved peppers, olives, and cilantro. Enjoy!

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