Chicken & Poblano Pepper Enchilada Bowl

This recipe skips the tortillas and focuses on the flavorful chicken and poblano pepper filling, topped with your favorite low-carb toppings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup enchilada sauce (Red Gold #10 brand is low in sodium)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and poblano peppers, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chicken broth and enchilada sauce.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add shredded chicken and cilantro.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve in bowls with your favorite low-carb toppings.
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