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Zucchini Enchiladas with Chicken

URL: https://www.wellplated.com/zucchini-enchiladas/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper or green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 can green or red enchilada sauce, divided (15 ounces)

The zucchini

  • 4 large zucchini

For serving

  • to taste chopped fresh cilantro
  • to taste nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • to taste diced cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell peppers, and poblano until softened.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, and salt, then transfer to a bowl and mix with chicken, corn, cheese, Greek yogurt, and enchilada sauce.
  4. Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips.
  5. Spread some enchilada sauce in the baking dish.
  6. Roll the filling in groups of three zucchini strips and place seam-side down in the dish.
  7. Top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
  8. Bake until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20-25 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
16 enchiladas
Calories
100
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
7g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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