• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Low Carb Maven
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Amazon Shop
  • Low Carb Diet Beginners Guide
  • Low Carb Keto Food List
  • U.S. to Metric Baking Chart
Home Ā» Recipes Ā» Dinner

Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole

By Kim Hardesty

This easy keto low carb Mexican chicken casserole is sure to please the whole family. And, it's a great way to repurpose leftover poultry and cauliflower rice.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole is made with shredded chicken, cheese, enchilada sauce and cauliflower rice! #lowcarb #keto #enchilada #casserole #shreddedchickenrecipe

THANK YOU LISA FROM LOW CARB YUM FOR THIS GREAT GUEST POST!

I'm a huge fan of casseroles because they are simple to put together and you don't have to keep an eye on them while they bake. They also make a warm and comforting dinner at the end of a long day.

Another thing I love is keto friendly Mexican food. So, I decided to use Kim's homemade enchilada sauce to make an easy casserole recipe. It didn't take long to make the sauce for this low carb Mexican chicken casserole and can be made ahead.

The recipe is so easy. You just have to dump all the ingredients into a pan and let the liquid reduce.

 A serving of Mexican chicken casserole on a plate with a fork and cilantro, avocado, and tomato.

I did find the sauce to be a little bitter from the ground chiles, but a few drops of stevia were a quick fix. Kim uses an erythritol/stevia blend sweetener in the enchilada sauce, but I prefer using a blend of stevia and monk fruit for the sweetener.

My casseroles tend to be very cheesy like my cabbage lasagna and pizza casserole. Cheese adds great flavor and it's the perfect way to top off a baked dish.

The great thing about this low carb Mexican chicken casserole is that you can make it with leftovers. Extra cooked turkey or chicken, enchilada sauce, and or cauliflower rice can be used in the dish.

 A serving of Mexican chicken casserole on a plate with a fork.

Pre-cooked cauliflower rice is used for the casserole base. It's then topped with shredded chicken (or turkey) mixed with homemade enchilada sauce and topped with a blend of cheese.

I used a Mexican blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero cheese. Pepper Jack and Manchego would work well too. Feel free to change up the cheese to suit your taste.

If you are a meal planner, this low carb Mexican chicken casserole is something you'll want to put at the end of the week to use up leftover cauliflower rice and chicken from an earlier meal.

 A serving of Mexican chicken casserole on a plate with a fork.

And, it's a good idea to make a double batch of the enchilada sauce. That way, you'll have enough to make chicken enchiladas and a casserole.

I also like to have extra sauce to pour over each casserole serving. Sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cubed avocado are great optional toppings too!

For more great low carb recipes from Lisa, visit Low Carb Yum and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

This Low Carb Mexican Casserole is 6 net carbs per serving.

[This recipe and post contain affiliate links. Purchasing through a link may result in my earning a small consideration.]

A serving of Mexican chicken casserole with sour cream, avocado, tomato and cilantro on a plate with a fork.

Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

This easy keto low carb Mexican chicken casserole is sure to please the whole family. And, it's a great way to repurpose leftover poultry and cauliflower rice.
4.88 from 8 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: casserole, easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 184kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked cauliflower rice (670 g)
  • 2 cups finely shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey
  • 1 ¼ cups keto enchilada sauce

Optional Toppings:

  • extra enchilada sauce
  • sour cream
  • diced tomateos
  • diced avocado
  • fresh cinaltro

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Prepare the enchilada sauce if it hasn't been made in advance. While it is reducing.....
    Preheat oven to 400°F and grease casserole pan (I used a 7.5x11-inch) with coconut oil or spray. Shred the chicken and have the remaining ingredients ready.

Method:

  • In large bowl, combine cauliflower rice, ¾ cup of the shredded cheese, egg, green chiles, cumin and salt.
  • Press cauliflower rice mixture into the bottom of a casserole dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges have browned.
  • In medium bowl, combine the shredded meat and enchilada sauce. Spread over baked cauliflower rice mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1 ¼ cups shredded cheese on top.
  • Return pan to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Cool slightly before serving. Top with optional toppings as desired. Serves 8.

Serves 8 people at 6 NET CARBS per serving.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 184 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Sodium 510mg22%
    Carbohydrates 8g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Protein 12g24%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g
    Easy Low Carb Red Enchilada Sauce | Low Carb, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo, THM

    Gluten Free Enchilada Sauce (Low Carb)

    Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas | Low Carb Maven

    Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas

    Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe (Low Carb, Keto)

    Best Ground Beef Tacos (Low Carb, Keto)

    About Kim Hardesty

    Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

    View all posts by Kim Hardesty | Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

    More Low Carb Keto Dinner Recipes

    • Keto salmon teriyaki filet topped with sesame seeds and sliced scallions on gray platter.
      Keto Teriyaki Salmon
    • Keto teriyaki shrimp skewers with scallions glistening with sauce.
      Keto Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers (Kabobs)
    • Stacks of keto eggplant parmesan rounds with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese topped with basil
      Keto Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
    • Chicken Broccoli Alfredo over cauliflower rice on a blue and white patterned plate
      Keto Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
    FREE EMAIL BONUS

    How to Love Your Low Carb Keto Diet

    Secrets, tips & recipes to keep you on track!

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. M

      May 29, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      Excellent meal and quite easy!

      Reply
    2. Regina Lambert

      January 20, 2021 at 9:38 am

      Perfect great smooth recipe, I ended up using more chicken and cheese to the amount of cauliflower listed.

      Reply
    3. Laura

      January 05, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      This dish was incredibly tasty! I'd use about 4 cups cauliflower rice instead (thawed from frozen). I think about a 1" thickness is more than enough. I added about 2 tablespoons diced onion (because I had some leftover) & about 1.5 cups Mexican blend cheese to the "rice" base (because, cheeeeese). I had to cook it for about an hour (at 2" thick layer) to really dry it out, but I did start from partially frozen cauli-rice. Next time, I will double the chicken (2 whole rotisserie chickens shredded) & use a whole can of enchilada sauce. Lastly, I didn't have green chilis so I topped w/sliced black olives instead. Served it w/shredded lettuce, a few diced tomatoes and a drizzle of ranch because I was out of sour cream. It's definitely a keeper!!!

      Reply
    4. MARTA J ANDERSON

      July 20, 2020 at 7:01 am

      Do you think this works be good with hatch green chili enchilada sauce?

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        July 20, 2020 at 7:05 am

        Probably. Anything is good with green chiles. You might like my white chicken enchiladas recipe which includes green chiles. -Kim

        Reply
    5. Carol

      June 26, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      This was soooo good...we really enjoyed it..
      Many Thank Yous
      Carol

      Reply
    6. Khadija McMahon

      April 18, 2020 at 2:31 am

      Have you tried freezing this?

      Reply
      • Kim Hardesty

        April 19, 2020 at 6:49 am

        It freezes well, Khadija. -Kim

        Reply
    7. Kurt

      February 18, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      Fantastic! Great flavor and easy to prepare! Thumbs up from every family member, definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    8. Teresa D.

      October 20, 2019 at 9:53 am

      Did you ever figure out the correct cheese quantities? I see someone asked you last February, but I don’t see your response and the recipe is still incorrect. Those of you who have made it: did you just add 1/4 cup to the cauliflower or 3/4 c and then just 1 1/4 cup at the end? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kim

        October 20, 2019 at 11:17 am

        Oops! Sorry Teresa. Thanks for the reminder. I just now corrected it. It's 3/4 c with the cauliflower rice and 1 1/4 cup over the top. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim

        Reply
    9. Amanda

      August 26, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Can you sub ground beef for the chicken?

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 26, 2019 at 3:33 pm

        I think so, Amanda. I haven't tried it with ground beef and would drain off any fat since the recipe is good in fat macros as it is. That's just my opinion and you can do what you want. -Kim

        Reply
    10. Lakesha

      May 02, 2019 at 6:00 am

      This dish was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Kid and hubby approved and they're not low carbers! Thanks

      Reply
      • Kim

        May 02, 2019 at 4:08 pm

        I'm so glad you are happy with it Lakesha. I am proud to have an original recipe developed by Lisa of Low Carb Yum on the site. She is known for her yummy casserole recipes. Thanks for coming back to let me know you like the recipe. Have a nice day. -Kim

        Reply
    11. RUTH MAR

      April 30, 2019 at 3:10 pm

      New to keto, so this will help me

      Reply
      • Kim

        May 02, 2019 at 4:16 pm

        Oh, good! Enjoy the recipe, Ruth. -Kim

        Reply
    12. Kelly

      December 17, 2018 at 6:43 am

      Just made this yesterday and it is another winner! The only adjustment I will make in the future is to eliminate the green chiles - I have really tried to like them but just do not like the texture and the taste. Other than that, I will keep this as is going forward. Thanks again for another great recipe!

      Reply
    13. Tess

      September 04, 2018 at 11:16 am

      Just a quick note to buying all the pre=shredded cheeses - they used extra preservatives to keep the cheese from sticking to itself and forming a big lump in the package. If you are wanting to keep as much as "natural" then you would be better off shredding your own cheese from a block. Yes, takes a little more time but not all the extra preservatives. If you didn't already know this, just thought you'd like to k now.

      Reply
    14. Cindy Mashburn

      August 10, 2018 at 2:48 am

      Delicious. Simple to make. I did not have fresh cauliflower, instead substituted using 2 bags of frozen Green Giant cauliflower rice. Added a small diced onion to the cauliflower mixture and a little extra cheese.(by mistake) Baked and used 3 cups of chicken (wanted a little more chicken). Both my husband and I loved the chicken casserole. Will be making again and again

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 10, 2018 at 8:44 am

        I'm so glad, Cindy! Lisa is known for her casseroles and I am so glad she shared this recipes with my readers. Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim

        Reply
    15. Jac

      February 07, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Hi - not a big deal, but I the amounts of cheese don't add up to 2 c, they add up to 2.5 c. Are we supposed to only add 1/4 c to the cauliflower or only 1 1/4c to the chicken mixture? I'm always ok with more cheese, but thought I'd ask. This looks delicious (and smells great - it's in the oven now!).

      Reply
      • Kim

        February 08, 2018 at 9:11 am

        Hi Jac. I'll take a look at the recipe and contact the recipe author. I'm sure it was just an oversight which is very easy to do when trying to balance a family and work at home. Thank you so much for letting me know! -Kim

        Reply
    16. Ryan

      January 22, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      This was really good. We didn't have cumin so we used Trader Joe's child and lime seasoning. I also added jalapeƱos in the califlower. Would make this again for sure!!

      Reply
      • Kim

        January 23, 2018 at 9:40 am

        I'm so goad you like the recipe, Ryan. Lisa is known for her delicious casserole recipes. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rate the recipe. I appreciate it. Enjoy your week. -Kim

        Reply
    17. Cheryl

      January 13, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      This looks great! I love easy casseroles and can't wait to try it.

      Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Footer

    As featured on: The Feed Feed, Men's Health, Bulletproof, Huffpost, Health, Delish, Brit + Co, County Living, BuzzFeed, The Diabetes Council, BuzzFeed, Greatist, Shape, Parade, Women's Health, Keto Summit

    INFORMATION

    Terms and Privacy
    About
    Contact
    Low Carb Maven is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

    Copyright © 2025 Low Carb Maven on the Foodie Pro Theme