Low Carb Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas
 
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Swap out traditional tortillas with zucchini for a quick and delicious dinner that's packed with flavor!
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Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 3 large skin-on zucchini, sliced thinly with a mandoline or vegetable peeler
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups low carb enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • Plain Greek yogurt, optional garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, optional garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add minced garlic to a large skillet on medium heat. Gently stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and 1 cup of enchilada sauce. Stir to combine. Allow the chicken, spices, and sauce to simmer while preparing the next step.
  3. Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice 3 large skin-on zucchini. You’ll need 48 slices total for this dish. Place 4 slices (overlapping half-way over the next) on a flat surface. Add 2 tablespoons shredded chicken to the center of the zucchini layers. Sprinkle on shredded cheese and roll up both sides. Place the enchilada seam down in a 9x13 casserole dish. Complete this process until 12 enchiladas are formed and ingredients are used up.
  4. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
  5. Garnish with optional Greek yogurt and cilantro and serve warm.
Recipe by The Shirley Journey at https://theshirleyjourney.com/low-carb-zucchini-chicken-enchiladas/