Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    79

Savor the authentic flavors of enchiladas, reimagined with tender zucchini ribbons instead of traditional tortillas, creating a light yet satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    22 g
  • Cholesterol
    118 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    624 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Recipe View 5 mins Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano, stirring until fragrant.

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Recipe View 2 mins Incorporate shredded chicken, 1 cup of green enchilada sauce, and drained Hatch chile peppers into the skillet. Ensure the mixture is well combined and heated through.

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Recipe View 10 mins Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, carefully slice zucchini halves into thin, wide ribbons. Arrange three zucchini slices, slightly overlapping, to form a base. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto the zucchini.

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Recipe View 5 mins Gently roll up each zucchini slice with the filling, creating enchilada rolls. Place the assembled rolls seam-down in a baking dish.

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Recipe View 20 mins Drizzle the remaining 1/3 cup of green enchilada sauce evenly over the zucchini enchiladas. Sprinkle generously with the Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend.

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Recipe View 0 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

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Recipe View Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken mixture.
Ensure the zucchini slices are not too thick to allow for easy rolling.
Serve with a side of sour cream or guacamole for added richness.

Olen Friesen

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 26 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Caleb Lesch

    The spice blend is perfect! It has just the right amount of heat.

  • Nils Frami

    I never thought zucchini could replace tortillas so well! This is a game-changer for low-carb dinners.

  • Krista Schneider

    These enchiladas are so easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.

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