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Cheesy Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

Easy to make and tasty enchilada recipe made with chicken and zucchini for a low carb option.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 Zucchini
  • a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Enchilada stuffing:

  • 2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
  • 1 Cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 Medium Onion finely diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1 Jalapeño diced
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (low fat) divided
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Lime juiced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 ̊F, and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking oil.
  • In a large bowl add enchilada stuffing ingredients. Mix well to combine, then set aside. Using a peeler, peel slices of zucchini vertically. Chop and freeze the remaining zucchini for broth or soups.
  • On a working surface, add 2 slices of zucchini, spread about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, then roll into a spiral.
  • Place into the prepared dish, Repeat with remaining zucchini slices until all the enchilada stuffing is used.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy! 

Notes

  • You don't have to waste any zucchini! Just chop and freeze the remaining zucchini for broth or soups.
  • For an extra spicy kick, sprinkle on some crushed red chili flakes.
  • Use a preheated oven.
  • You can use a peeler or mandoline to slice the zucchini. If you don't have either of those then you can a sharp knife.
  • To save even more time, use rotisserie chicken.
  • To make vegetarian you can swap out the chicken for black beans.
  • These baked zucchini enchilada roll-ups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 863mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2940IU | Vitamin C: 85.3mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2.9mg