Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

Cinco de Mayo - Side Dish

A low-carb approach to enchiladas with zucchini tortillas.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons chili powder

½ teaspoon dried oregano

3 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 ⅓ cups green enchilada sauce

divided

1 (4 ounce) can chopped Hatch chile peppers

drained

4 large zucchini

halved lengthwise

1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Rhubarb Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft about 5 minutes. Add garlic cumin chili powder and oregano. Stir until combined. Add shredded chicken 1 cup enchilada sauce and green chiles. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

Slice zucchini into thin wide sheets using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline. Lay out 3 zucchini slices slightly overlapping and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top. Roll up and transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.

Step 4

Spread remaining 1/3 cup enchilada sauce over zucchini enchiladas. Sprinkle with Cheddar-Jack cheese blend.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted about 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 466

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41g 82%

Carbohydrates: 22.1g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 25.1g 39%

Saturated Fat: 11.6g 58%

Cholesterol: 118.2mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 1811.2IU 36%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.3mg 133%

Vitamin B6: 1.2mg 77%

Vitamin C: 86mg 143%

Folate: 113mcg 28%

Calcium: 117.2mg 12%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 106.2mg 38%

Potassium: 1374.1mg 39%

Sodium: 623.6mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 226

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.