Description
This Low Carb Chicken Green Chili Casserole delivers an explosion of Southwestern flavor without the heavy carbohydrate load found in traditional Tex-Mex dishes. It's creamy, cheesy, and perfect for satisfying cravings while keeping health goals in focus.
Ingredients
4 cups Cooked Chicken Breast (Shredded)
2 (4oz) cans Diced Green Chilies
1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese (Shredded)
1 teaspoon Cumi
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with avocado oil
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add avocado oil. Sauté any fresh onions or peppers until soft, or toast the spices in the oil for 30 seconds
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Whisk until smooth
- Fold in shredded chicken and diced green chilies until fully coated
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top
- Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese over the top
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are bubbling and cheese is melted and slightly browned
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Opt for fire-roasted chilies for more depth of flavor.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with full-fat coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg