Low-carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada
Yield: 12 people
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
This Low-carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada is made with “zucchini tortillas” and is loaded with enchilada sauce, chicken, and cheese. It’s also gluten-free and very flavourful!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion — chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic — minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 cups free-range organic shredded chicken
- 1⅓ cups red enchilada sauce — divided
- 4 large zucchini — sliced with a mandolin or peeler
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Sour cream — for drizzling
- Fresh cilantro leaves — for garnishing
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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In large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and salt.
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Cook until golden and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, shredded chicken, and 1 cup enchilada sauce.
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Stir well until combined.
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Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, make thin slices of zucchini. On a cutting board, lay out 4 zucchini slices slightly overlapping. Then, add 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on top. Roll up, and transfer carefully to a baking dish. Repeat with the remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.
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After that, use the remaining enchilada sauce to top the zucchini enchiladas.
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Sprinkle with the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
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Garnish with sour cream and cilantro, and serve.
Recipe Notes
This recipe was adapted from the site Delish.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Keyword:
gluten-free, low-carb, Low-carb Enchilada, Zucchini Enchilada
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/12) — Calories: 154, Fat: 7.2g, Saturated Fat: 3.2g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 245mg, Carbohydrates: 6.1g, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 2.5g, Protein: 16.7gIf you make this recipe, follow @primaverakitchen on Instagram, snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I'd love to see what you're making!
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