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Low-Carb Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups

Tender zucchini slices cradle a savory blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, onions, garlic, and warm spices, all wrapped in rich homemade enchilada sauce. Each bite delivers smoky, cheesy comfort with bright cilantro notes and a silky finish.

Low-Carb Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups
Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
225
Protein
22g
Carbs
20g
Fat
8g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
8g
Sodium
948mg

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup homemade enchilada sauce
  • 2 large (14 oz each zucchini, cut lengthwise into 12 (1/4-inch thick) slices)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast (from rotisserie chicken)
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 2 large clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Spread 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the zucchini lengthwise, into 1/4-inch thick slices until you have a total of 12 slices about the same size. It’s easiest to do this with a mandolin.
  3. Season both sides of the zucchini with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, then grill on a grill pan over high heat to help dry out the zucchini, until pliable and grill marks form, but not fully cooked, about 2 minutes on each side.
  4. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and garlic on low until soft, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, salt, cilantro, cumin, oregano, chili powder, 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce, and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  5. Spread 3 tablespoons chicken on each slice zucchini. Roll up slices and arrange them each seam side down in the prepared dish.
  6. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and Mexican cheese blend and tightly cover with foil.
  7. Bake 20 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and melted.
  8. Drizzle with sour cream, if desired and garnish with cilantro.