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 is a super simple, but oh so tasty recipe that I have been making for years. The version I used to 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.
Right out of the oven.
Top with chopped avocado, optional cilantro, and sour cream.
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 (1/2 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:
- 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.
| 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
An Easy Mexican inspired chicken bake that is grain free and low carb.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 203kcal
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, 1/2 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.
Notes
*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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Do you think this could be made in the crock pot?
Renekah, Yes I think it would great in a crock pot! Just don’t add the cheese and avocado until the chicken is done.
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.
Tracey, thank you so much for trying the recipe and taking the time to leave such a nice comment. 🙂
This looks so easy and delicious! i love queso cheese!
Thank you Sarah. I just discovered the joy of queso cheese & how it melts so perfectly 🙂
Oh this looks good and tasty! I love mexican, but I’ve never made a mexican chicken.
Awe, Thank you Lisa 🙂
This looks like a great dinner for a busy week night! Thank you!
Thanks Taryn 🙂
Can’t wait to start baking casseroles again now that the weather is cooling back down!
Me too Tasha. Casseroles are so easy to throw together.
What a tasty blend of flavors! Perfect for Mexican night!
Thank you Lisa 🙂
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!
Thank you so much Katrin 🙂
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!
Thanks Bethany. Yes they are hard on the digestion.
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.
Thank you Kim 🙂
This looks so easy! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Georgina 🙂