Protein Sparing Chicken Enchiladas
Have you tried my Protein Sparing Tortillas? They are a huge hit!
I have a great recipe for an easy weeknight dinner that I had to share with you! If you are looking for a delicious, extremely low carb, protein sparing enchilada recipe, you must try this recipe!
To make my protein sparing chicken enchiladas, I made Butcherbox chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. I forgot to thaw the chicken so I put it in frozen. I also made a large batch so I could freeze the extra chicken for easy protein sparing enchiladas in the future! I always make extra so I can have leftovers for easy meals when life gets busy.
I also always have extra sauces in my fridge like this easy enchilada sauce.
If you are not doing protein sparing days, you can use chicken thighs as well as add cheese, if you aren’t dairy free, to these keto enchiladas.
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Protein Sparing Chicken Enchiladas
Equipment
Ingredients
INSTANT POT CHICKEN ENCHILADAS:
- 4 6 ounce 6 ounce frozen Butcherbox boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Redmond Real salt
- 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
PROTEIN SPARING TORTILLAS:
- 8 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Further Food gelatin
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter
- 1/2 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt onion salt or garlic salt, if desired
- 4 teaspoons powdered Allulose
- 4 tablespoons unflavored egg white protein powder
ENCHILADA SAUCE:
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Redmond Real salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce or 1 tomato diced
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, salsa, chicken broth, and seasonings into the shell of an instant pot (OR a slow cooker).
- Secure Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to "sealing". Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 15 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, let the pot depressurize on it's own for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. When the pin drops, remove lid and set aside.
- IF USING A SLOW COOKER: place all the ingredients into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove chicken breasts to a large bowl and shred. Set aside.
- To make the protein sparing tortillas, Place the egg whites, gelatin, cream of tartar, salt and allulose in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer on high and whip the whites until double in size and very stiff. Add the egg white powder and blend until just combined.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. Spray with avocado oil spray. Use a spatula to spread 1/4th of the protein sparing tortilla dough out on the greased skillet, about 1/8 inch thick. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until light golden brown. Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining protein sparing tortilla dough until you have 4 tortillas.
- To make the enchilada sauce, the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
- To assemble the enchiladas, place one protein sparing tortilla onto a large plate. Fill the tortilla with 1/4 of the chicken enchilada mixture. Roll up the tortilla like a burrito. Cover with 1/4 of the enchilada sauce. Repeat with remaining protein sparing tortillas, chicken and enchilada sauce.
- Store extra chicken, protein sparing tortillas and enchilada sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
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I had been on and off a “diet” my entire life, since when I was 10 years old, my mother took me to Weight Watchers. The shame, and misery that I felt, going for my weekly weigh in’s and feeling deprived and hungry was a constant reminder that I was a fat girl that never really felt accepted anywhere. Opening my measly lunch in front of the other kids became traumatic.
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I began to research like my life depended on it and came across Maria Emmerich and Craig Emmerich’s website (Keto-Adapted.com) and blog. I started what has become, the best decision that I have made in my life!
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These look great! I also wanted to ask you — I am just starting a program alternating PSMF days and Keto. In addition to the Art of Fat Loss book, which book would be a good one (if you could just choose one other) to use for the alternate keto days. Thanks so much!
Great! Any other keto recipes are great. For best weight loss results, I would do dairy and nut free. My cleanse book makes a perfect combo with these meal plans we made. 🙂
https://keto-adapted.com/the-30-day-ketogenic-cleanse-bonus-meal-plans-with-psmf/
Wouldya look at the goofball in the chef’s hat! My, how he has grown–and handsome, too.
Thanks! He is our little character. 🙂
I’m curious to know what is your opinion of Sero Vital?
Just a tip about shredding meat. Instead of using two forks, save LOTS of time and use your hand held mixer instead! Using the beaters makes quick work of shredding meat.
Thanks!
hi there Maria Bella
I live in Australia, I have never seen egg white powder, where do you buy yours from? and do they ship to Australia?
You look so healthy and Happy.
Rosanna
Look for powdered egg whites. Sometimes called meringue powder. 🙂
Looks great!! I will give it a try.. tell me where can I get my hands on the Art of Fat Loss book I cant find it.. I would love if you could point in towards the printed copy!
Maria