Looking for a delicious way to cut carbs but not skimp on flavor? Try this delicious chicken enchilada recipe with a super low carb twist!
Chicken Zucchini Enchilada Roll-ups
Yields 4-5 servings
Ingredients:
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1lb. chicken breasts, or tenders
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2 Tbsp avocado oil, or extra-virgin olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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2 tsp. chili powder
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1.5 cups enchilada sauce, gluten free, divided
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4 large zucchini (I used both yellow and green ones), sliced with a wide peeler, or mandolin
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1/3 cup shredded all-natural cheese
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sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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In large skillet over medium, heat the oil.
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Add chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
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Season with sea salt and pepper then set aside on a board. Once it’s cooled a bit, shred it using 2 forks.
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In the same pan add in the onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and spices, then return the shredded chicken to the pan.
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Pour in 1 cup of enchilada sauce then stir well until combined.
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On a cutting board, lay out 4-5 zucchini slices slightly overlapping each other.
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Add spoonful of chicken mixture on top at one end as shown.
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Roll up and transfer carefully to a baking dish.
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Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.
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Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes and until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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