Low-Carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Recipe


Ingredients:

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
salt to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
3 c. Shredded chicken
1 1/3 cup 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 garnish

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and salt.
  3. Cook until golden and brown. It’s about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, shredded chicken and 1 cup enchilada sauce.
  4. Stir well until combined.
  5. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin make thin slices of zucchini. On a cutting board, lay out four zucchini slices slightly overlapping. Then, add two tablespoons of chicken mixture on top. Roll up and transfer carefully to a baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.
  6. After that, use remaining enchilada sauce to top the zucchini enchiladas.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake for approximately 20 minutes and until cheese is melted.
  9. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro and serve.

Original recipe, more pictures, and nutrition facts visit: Low-Carb Chicken Zucchini Enchilada @ primaverakitchen.com

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