Zucchini Enchiladas

4 from 1 vote

These Zucchini Enchiladas are made with strips of zucchini, not tortillas, for a lower-carb, naturally gluten-free twist on the classic enchilada recipe!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, texmex

Total Cost: $7.65 recipe / $1.28 serving

Servings: servings (2 each)

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

9x13'' Casserole Dish
Mandoline Slicer (or Vegetable Y-Peeler)

Ingredients

2 zucchini large, sliced lengthwise using mandolin, (about ½ cup) $1.86
2 cups shredded chicken 16 oz, $2.98*
1 ½ cups enchilada sauce divided, (16 oz.) $0.60**
2 cups Monterey jack cheese shredded and divided (16 oz.) $1.97
2 green onions sliced, $0.24

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F.
Carefully slice zucchini thin lengthwise using a mandoline***. Each zucchini should yield 18 wide slices (36 total).
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, ¼ cup enchilada sauce, ½ cup Monterey jack, and sliced green onions.
Spread 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 casserole dish. Lay out 3 slices of zucchini, slightly overlapping, and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on the edge. Roll up and transfer to the baking dish seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining zucchini and chicken mixture
Spread remaining enchilada sauce over zucchini and top with remaining Monterey jack cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes. Garnish with toppings of your choice, and enjoy!

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Notes

*I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken for ease, but any shredded chicken works! This recipe is perfect for using up leftover grilled or baked chicken breasts.

**I went for a red enchilada sauce, but you can use green chile enchilada sauce if preferred.

***I used the thinnest mandolin setting (about 1/16-inch). No mandolin? A Y-peeler works, too—you might just need an extra zucchini to get enough slices. If your zucchini is watery, press it between paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Nutrition

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