Low Carb Air Fryer Enchilada Bowl

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  • prep time

    prep time

    20 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    18 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    38 min

Low Carb Air Fryer Enchilada Bowl

11 ratings

You have got to love the Air Fryer, especially for Keto recipes! Thinly sliced chicken breasts are roasted in the air fryer seasoned with Mexican spices like cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Once roasted, they are sliced thin and topped on a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice. The entire bowl is topped with diced green bell peppers, cheese, and enchilada sauce and roasted in the air fryer until the cheese is crispy and golden. The final enchilada bowl is topped with an assortment of toppings like sliced black olives, sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced jalapenos, and cotija cheese. This dish makes for an excellent weeknight meal for lunch or dinner.

What kind of shredded cheese can I use?

Any shredded cheese like Chihuahua, mozzarella, cheddar, or Mexican-blend of shredded cheese would be excellent.

Do I have to use the air fryer for this recipe?

No, feel free to use an oven at the same temperature. You will need to add additional time if using a conventional range.

Is this a good meal for meal prepping?

Yes! All the ingredients in this recipe hold up very well for prepping ahead of time. Simply leave off the fresher toppings like sour cream, avocado, and jalapeno until ready to serve.

Serving suggestions

Please serve this dish with a Mexican-style dessert like these Keto Mexican Dairy-Free Chocolate Truffles https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/keto-mexican-dairy-free-chocolate-truffles.

  • Net Carbs

    10.3 g

  • Fiber

    6.5 g

  • Total Carbs

    17 g

  • Protein

    87.3 g

  • Fats

    36.9 g

760 cals

Low Carb Air Fryer Enchilada Bowl

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Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast

    Chicken Breast

    1 pound

  • Kosher Salt

    Kosher Salt

    ½ tsp

  • Cumin, Ground

    Cumin, Ground

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Chili Powder

    Chili Powder

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Paprika

    Paprika

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Organic Cauliflower Rice

    Organic Cauliflower Rice

    2 cup

  • Green Bell Pepper

    Green Bell Pepper

    ¼ cup

  • Enchilada Sauce, Red, Homemade

    Enchilada Sauce, Red, Homemade

    3 ounce

  • Queso Chihuahua (Chihuahua Cheese)

    Queso Chihuahua (Chihuahua Cheese)

    1 cup, shredded

  • Black Olives

    Black Olives

    1 tablespoon, sliced

  • Cilantro Or Coriander Leaves Fresh Or Raw Herb

    Cilantro Or Coriander Leaves Fresh Or Raw Herb

    ½ tablespoon

  • Sour Cream

    Sour Cream

    2 tablespoon

  • Roma Tomato

    Roma Tomato

    ½ medium - 2 3/5" diameter

  • Avocado

    Avocado

    ½ each

  • Jalapeno Peppers

    Jalapeno Peppers

    ½ regular - approx 2" long

  • Queso Cotija

    Queso Cotija

    1 teaspoon, grated

Recipe Steps

steps 5

38 min

  • Step 1

    Season the chicken breast with kosher salt, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Place In the bottom of an air fryer basket and cook at 375 F for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and cooked through. Remove the chicken and slice it into thin pieces.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the cauliflower rice to a heatproof glass container along with diced green bell peppers or another dish that is about 7 ½” x 9 1/2” x 3”.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Top it with the sliced chicken slices.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Add the shredded cheese and then the enchilada sauce on top. Roast in the air fryer at 375 F for 10-12 minutes or until the bowl is heated through and the cheese is melted and browning on the edges.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Top with sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, dollops of the sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced jalapeno, and cotija cheese. Enjoy immediately!
    Step 5

Comments 8

  • StupendousKetone156902

    StupendousKetone156902 a year ago

    Great even as leftovers!

    • Becky

      Becky 4 years ago

      Could someone check the macros or the serving size? 87 grams of protein for chicken????

      • Savaged725

        Savaged725 4 years ago

        Delicious!! Question: This recipe says strictly limit? Why is that- that carb/macro count seems off to me.

        • Aah1973

          Aah1973 4 years ago

          Looks to me like the serving size is wrong. Probably should be listed as 4 servings instead of 2 serving. 2 serving with a whole pound of chicken and 2 cup of riced cauli is a lot. lol Looks good, tho. I am gonna give it a try.

      • Chuck

        Chuck 4 years ago

        Fabulous! The only change I made was I did not have enchilada sauce so I used taco sauce. Loved the rice cauliflower underneath. Oh yes and I cooked this in my air fryer which I really love.

        • KetoDeb

          KetoDeb 4 years ago

          This was very good. I will be making this again.

          • Mfoxchicago

            Mfoxchicago 4 years ago

            Delicious. Might add more jalapeño next time. Recipe yielded about twice how it looked in the photos. For a solo keto person, this will make a couple of dinners and lunches. Use air fryer to cook the chicken, but finished prep in the oven. This will be a cold weather go to comfy dish.

            • Nancy

              Nancy 4 years ago

              Delicious. I used a combo of cheddar and pepperjack instead of Queso Chihuahua and added hatch chilis instead of jalapenos and used more enchilada sauce. i also reduced the amount of chicken. Cooked the chicken in the air fryer but finished it off in the oven.