Name: Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

Kym Gibbons Modified: February 20, 2024

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How To Make Low Carb Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe

A delicious and healthy casserole that is full of bold Mexican flavors and low in carbs.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 35 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Add red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Mix in cilantro.
Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the chicken mixture.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.