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    Home » Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb

    9 September, 2016 by Stacey 22 Comments

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    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb-

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake low carb is gluten-free, grain-free, primal chicken dish that is simple to prepare.

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    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low carb and Gluten Free

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb is a super simple, but oh so tasty recipe that I have been making for years.

    The version I used to make had refried beans and a sprinkling of corn chips on top, but I removed those for a low carb grain-free version. And you know what? It is still just as awesome and even easier to make!

    Being that there are gassy people at my house, I think that bean-free is always a good idea, lol. I did not mention their names, so they can’t be too upset with me.

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low carb and Gluten Free

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low carb and Gluten Free

    Right out of the oven.

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low carb and Gluten Free

    Top with chopped avocado, optional cilantro, and sour cream.

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake- low carb and keto

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb-

    Ingredients:

    • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 pieces)
    • 1 ¼ cup salsa, red or green, divided (can also use my homemade salsa), or use the fresh salsa from the refrigerated deli section (usually it is lower in carbs than the jarred kind).
    • 2 ounces diced green chilies (½ of 4-ounce can), mild or hot
    • 2 tbsp  sliced black olives, drained
    • ½ cup chopped queso quesadilla cheese or can use pepper jack cheese
    • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • ½  medium-size avocado, chopped
    • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish * optional
    • 3 tbsp sour cream for garnish *optional

    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C), and lightly oil or grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    2. Add ¼ cup of salsa to the bottom of the pan. Layer chicken breasts on top of salsa.
    3. Spoon green chilies over chicken.
    4. Pour remaining 1 cup of salsa over the top of chicken.
    5. Sprinkle both queso quesadilla cheese and cheddar cheese over the top of salsa.
    6. Scatter sliced olives over the top.
    7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is done in center.
    8. Top with chopped avocado & garnish with optional chopped cilantro and add a ½ tbsp of sour cream to each serving if desired. Serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings 6.0
    Amount Per Serving: 1 chicken breast half
    calories 203
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 11 g 
    Saturated Fat 5 g 
    Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
    Cholesterol 58 mg 
    Sodium 360 mg 
    Potassium 180 mg 
    Total Carbohydrate 5 g | Net Carbs:  4 g 
    Dietary Fiber 1 g 
    Sugars 1 g 
    Protein 18 g 
     *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used* 
      
      
     
    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low carb and Gluten Free

    Easy Mexican Chicken Bake Low Carb

    Stacey
    An Easy Mexican inspired chicken bake that is grain free and low carb.
    4.34 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 203 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    • 1 ¼ cup salsa red or green, divided, I use refrigerated deli kind (lower in carbs than jarred kind)
    • 2 ounces diced green chilies mild or hot, ½ of 4 ounce can
    • 1 ounce can sliced black olives drained, 4
    • ½ cup chopped queso quesadilla cheese or can use pepper jack cheese
    • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • ½ medium size avocado chopped
    • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish * optional
    • 3 tbsp sour cream garnish *optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C), and lightly oil or grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    • Add ¼ cup of salsa to the bottom of the pan. Layer chicken breasts on top of salsa.
    • Spoon green chilies over chicken.
    • Pour remaining 1 cup of salsa over the top of chicken.
    • Sprinkle both queso quesadilla cheese and cheddar cheese over the top of salsa.
    • Scatter sliced olives over the top.
    • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is done in center.
    • Top with chopped avocado & garnish with optional chopped cilantro and add a ½ tbsp of sour cream to each serving if desired. Serve.

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    Notes

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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    Comments

    1. Renekah

      December 15, 2016 at 4:22 am

      Do you think this could be made in the crock pot?

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 15, 2016 at 10:34 am

        Renekah, Yes I think it would great in a crock pot! Just don't add the cheese and avocado until the chicken is done.

        Reply
    2. Tracy

      November 12, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      Made this, along with the homemade salsa, yesterday. Easy to prepare and cook, and low on the washing up (love a one-dish meal).
      Lovely meal, thumbs up all 'round.
      Will be a regular staple in my house, thankyou.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        November 12, 2016 at 3:45 pm

        Tracey, thank you so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      September 22, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      This looks so easy and delicious! i love queso cheese!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 22, 2016 at 5:49 pm

        Thank you Sarah. I just discovered the joy of queso cheese & how it melts so perfectly 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lisa | Drop The Sugar

      September 17, 2016 at 5:43 am

      Oh this looks good and tasty! I love mexican, but I've never made a mexican chicken.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 17, 2016 at 8:33 am

        Awe, Thank you Lisa 🙂

        Reply
    5. Taryn

      September 16, 2016 at 9:22 am

      This looks like a great dinner for a busy week night! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 16, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Taryn 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tasha | Ketogasm.com

      September 13, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      Can't wait to start baking casseroles again now that the weather is cooling back down!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 14, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Me too Tasha. Casseroles are so easy to throw together.

        Reply
    7. Lisa

      September 13, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      What a tasty blend of flavors! Perfect for Mexican night!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 14, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Thank you Lisa 🙂

        Reply
    8. Katrin

      September 13, 2016 at 5:20 am

      Beans! Oh yes, that can be a problem - LOL! Casseroles are always a favourite in our house (in the oven, set and forget), and this one sounds great. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 13, 2016 at 9:11 am

        Thank you so much Katrin 🙂

        Reply
    9. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado

      September 13, 2016 at 4:18 am

      Yes yes this looks like a simple and fantastic dinner! I think it's best not to add the beans also because they usually do the damage lol!

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      • Stacey

        September 13, 2016 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Bethany. Yes they are hard on the digestion.

        Reply
    10. Kim | Low Carb Maven

      September 12, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Ha! You made me laugh. We have a few of those people at my house, too, and avoid beans for the same reason. Lol. This recipe looks really good. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 12, 2016 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you Kim 🙂

        Reply
    11. Georgina Bomer

      September 12, 2016 at 9:08 am

      This looks so easy! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        September 12, 2016 at 11:04 am

        Thanks Georgina 🙂

        Reply

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