Easy Paleo Chicken Enchiladas {Grain Free, Dairy Free}
These classic paleo chicken enchiladas are made easy with cassava tortillas, a flavor-packed filing and all your favorite (dairy-free) toppings. This family favorite recipe comes together quickly and easily and no one would ever guess these enchiladas are grain free and dairy free!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups cooked (shredded chicken (a rotisserie chicken works well for this!))
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 15 oz Seite Foods red enchilada sauce
- 8-10 Siete Foods Cassava Flour Tortillas (8 for the large burrito size, 10 for the smaller ones)
- 1 1/2 cups Dairy free cheddar shreds*
- optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro (chopped red onions, sliced avocado, dairy free sour cream**)
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 F. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until tender. Stir in the shredded chicken and diced green chilis, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper, and cook just long enough to heat through, then remove from heat.
- 2
To assemble the enchiladas, first gently heat the tortillas to make them easier to roll. I do this in a skillet with a bit of oil over med-low heat warming each tortilla for about 10-15 seconds per side or until soft and pliable.
- 3
Spray a 9x13” baking dish with cooking spray. Lay out a warmed tortilla, and spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of sauce over the tortilla. Add a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture down the center, and if you’re using any kind of shredded cheese, sprinkle it over the chicken mixture. If using cashew cheese, drizzle a bit over the chicken mixture.
- 4
Roll up the tortilla and place it in the prepared baking dish. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas. Spoon remaining enchilada sauce over each tortilla and top with shredded cheese (dairy free or real cheddar) if using. If using my dairy free cheese sauce, drizzle it all over the top of the tortillas.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes until the tortillas are crisp around the edges and the cheese (either dairy free or cheddar) is fully melted. Top with desired toppings and serve hot. Enjoy!