Description
These paleo chicken enchiladas bring serious flavor and comfort without the grains or dairy. Loaded with tender spiced chicken, wrapped in paleo tortillas, and covered in a rich homemade red enchilada sauce, they’re a hit with both clean eaters and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder (no sugar added)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Paleo Red Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt, to taste
For the Tortillas (if homemade):
- ¾ cup tapioca flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Make the sauce: Heat olive oil, stir in tomato paste and spices. Add broth slowly while whisking. Simmer for 10 minutes. Salt to taste.
2. Cook the filling: Sauté onion in oil, then garlic. Add chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 3–4 tbsp of the sauce. Cook 5 minutes.
3. Make tortillas (if using homemade): Whisk batter, let sit 2 mins. Cook in non-stick pan 1–2 mins per side.
4. Assemble enchiladas: Add ½ cup sauce to bottom of baking dish. Roll ⅓ cup chicken in each tortilla. Place seam-side down.
5. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake at 375°F for 20 mins, then uncovered for 5–10 mins.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, or paleo ranch.
Notes
- Don’t overstuff the tortillas, ⅓ cup of filling is perfect.
- Tortillas roll best at room temperature.
- Use leftover roasted chicken for lower sodium.
- Add spinach or zucchini to boost nutrition.
- Freeze unbaked enchiladas for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Paleo
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: paleo chicken enchiladas, gluten-free enchiladas, dairy-free Mexican recipes, clean eating comfort food