Keto Green Chile Chicken Casserole
This green chile chicken casserole is creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor — without the heavy carbs. It’s a 30-minute, Mexican-inspired comfort meal the whole family will love!
Servings: 6
Calories: 324kcal
Cost: 20
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- spoon
- Skillet
- cutting board
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded chicken
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno cored and diced
- 10 oz 5% fage yogurt
- 8 oz organic hatch green chiles chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded and divided
- Cilantro minced for garnish
- Green yogurt, lime wedges, and diced avocados optionally for toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Heat oil on the stove in a large skillet. Add onions, jalapeños, and bell peppers and sauté for 2-4 minutes until softened.
- Mix shredded chicken with sautéed vegetables, seasonings, fage yogurt, green chilies, and one cup shredded cheese and stir.
- Add mixture to a casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Place in oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese melts and starts to turn slightly golden brown. Remove from heat and let sit 1-2 minutes. Add optional toppings and serve hot! Enjoy!
Notes
- The nutrition facts are approximate and vary based on brands. The nutrition facts calculated do not include toppings.
- Shred cooked chicken ahead of time to make prep faster. Rotisserie works great.
- For extra creaminess, add 2–3 tablespoons of cream cheese to the sauce.
- If you want more volume without extra carbs, stir in riced cauliflower before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 325°F until warmed through to keep the texture creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 370mg | Iron: 2mg