Zucchini Enchiladas

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Using thinly sliced zucchini in place of tortillas is a great way to cut back on carbs and still enjoy cheesy chicken enchiladas. If you like the heat, opt for a spicy enchilada sauce.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 12 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 3 cups)

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese, divided

  • 1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce (1 1/2 cups), divided

  • 3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), trimmed

  • cup sour cream

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat milk

  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, poblano and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened and are beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium if vegetables start to burn. Transfer to a large bowl. Add chicken, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Stir to combine; set aside.

  2. Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin slicer, slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips (see Tip). Discard any uneven and broken pieces. You should end up with 48 slices.

  3. Spread 1/4 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay three strips of zucchini on a clean work surface, overlapping the edges by 1/4 inch or so. Place 2 generous tablespoons of the chicken filling across the middle of the zucchini strips. Gently roll the zucchini strips around the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with the remaining zucchini strips and filling. (You should have 16 enchiladas.) Top the zucchini rolls with the remaining 3/4 cup enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup cheese.

  4. Bake until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, whisk sour cream and milk together in a small bowl. When the enchiladas have finished baking, top with lettuce and cilantro. Drizzle the sour cream mixture over the top.

    Zucchini Enchiladas

Tips

To make ahead: Assemble enchiladas through Step 3. Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: The strips should be able to roll around the filling without breaking. Test a few strips to make sure you have the right thickness. If they break, slice them thinner.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
32g Fat
12g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 27g 55%
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Vitamin A 2330IU 47%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Folate 62mcg 16%
Sodium 316mg 14%
Calcium 273mg 21%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 58mg 14%
Potassium 694mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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