Creamy • Cheesy • High-Protein Enchiladas
These Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are rich, creamy, and packed with protein. Made with almond flour tortillas, shredded chicken, green chiles, and a smooth white sauce, this dish is perfect for low-carb, keto, or high-protein diets while still tasting like classic comfort food.
The cream cheese filling keeps the enchiladas soft and flavorful, while the homemade sauce makes them extra creamy and satisfying.
Recipe Overview
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Diet style:
• Low-carb
• Keto friendly
• High-protein
• Gluten-free
Ingredients
8–10 almond flour tortillas
1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (divided)
1–2 cans (4 oz each) green chiles
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons almond flour
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Step 2 — Make the Filling
In a bowl mix:
- half of the cream cheese
- shredded chicken
- green chiles
- 1 cup cheese
- lime juice
- cumin
- chili powder
- salt & pepper
Stir until creamy and combined.
Step 3 — Fill the Tortillas
Place 2–3 tablespoons filling in each tortilla.
Roll tightly.
Place seam-side down in baking dish.
Repeat until dish is full.
Step 4 — Make the Cream Sauce
In a saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in almond flour.
Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly golden.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth.
Add remaining cream cheese.
Stir until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook until sauce thickens.
Step 5 — Pour and Top
Pour sauce evenly over enchiladas.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top.
Step 6 — Bake
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
Cheese should be melted and bubbly.
Optional: broil 2 minutes for golden top.
Step 7 — Garnish
Top with:
Fresh cilantro
Extra green chiles
Lime wedges
Serve hot.
Flavor & Texture
Creamy filling
Soft tortillas
Cheesy top
Mild spicy green chile flavor
Taste profile:
Rich • savory • slightly tangy • comforting
Tips for Best Enchiladas
Use rotisserie chicken for easy prep.
Let sauce thicken before pouring.
Do not overfill tortillas.
Bake uncovered for better texture.
Variations
Spicy Version
Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
Extra Cheesy
Add mozzarella with Mexican blend.
Low-Fat Version
Use light cream cheese.
Keto Extra Protein
Add more chicken.
Final Thoughts
Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas are the perfect mix of comfort food and low-carb eating. The creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese make this dish feel indulgent while still fitting into keto or high-protein meal plans.
A family favorite that always disappears fast.
