Description
Carnivore chicken enchiladas bring bold Mexican flavors straight to your kitchen, promising a protein-packed feast that satisfies serious meat cravings. Juicy chicken nestled in rich sauce delivers a spicy, hearty meal perfect for weekend gatherings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 chicken thighs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
Cooking Essentials:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Generously season chicken pieces with a blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, flipping only once to maintain a crispy exterior and seal in juices.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to the skillet, creating a rich, aromatic cooking environment.
- Pour chicken broth around the chicken pieces, creating moisture and preventing dryness.
- Drizzle heavy cream into the pan, creating a luxurious sauce that coats the chicken and enhances flavor complexity.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Spoon remaining pan sauce over chicken before serving, ensuring maximum flavor infusion.
Notes
- Experiment with different seasoning blends like Cajun, Italian herbs, or BBQ spices to transform the basic recipe into exciting flavor profiles.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, preventing dry or undercooked chicken and ensuring food safety.
- For a low-carb or keto version, replace heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk or additional chicken broth to maintain rich moisture.
- Consider marinating chicken beforehand in buttermilk or yogurt for extra tenderness and deeper flavor penetration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg