Cheesy Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    283 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cheesy Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

Easy to make and tasty enchilada recipe made with chicken and zucchini for a low carb option.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 ̊F, and lightly spray a baking dish with cooking oil.
  2. 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.
  3. On a working surface, add 2 slices of zucchini, spread about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, then roll into a spiral.
  4. Place into the prepared dish, Repeat with remaining zucchini slices until all the enchilada stuffing is used.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. 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 Information

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Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 863mg (36%) Potassium 882mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2940IU (59%) Vitamin C 85.3mg (95%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 863mg 36%
Potassium 882mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2940IU 59%
Vitamin C 85.3mg 95%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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