Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas



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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1mediumonion, diced
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2teaspoonsground cumin
  • 2teaspoonschili powder
  • ½teaspoondried oregano
  • 3cupsshredded cooked chicken
  • 1 ⅓cupsgreen enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1(4 ounce) canchopped Hatch chile peppers, drained
  • 4largezucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1cupshredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • Directions

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

    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.

    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.

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

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



    Cook’s Note

    Use red enchilada sauce if you prefer it.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    466 Calories
    25g Fat
    22g Carbs
    41g Protein

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