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Keto Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas

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🌮 This Keto Chicken Enchiladas recipe is a creamy, low-carb alternative to traditional enchiladas using zucchini slices instead of tortillas.
đź§€ Packed with seasoned chicken and melted cheeses, it offers rich flavor while keeping your meal light and healthy.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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as needed extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil for sautéing

1 large white onion

2 cloves garlic

to taste salt

to taste black pepper

to taste cumin

to taste chili powder

3 cups shredded chicken

1â…“ cups gluten-free enchilada sauce

4 large zucchinis

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

sour cream for drizzling

fresh cilantro leaves for garnishing

Instructions

1-First Steps: Prep and Sauté: Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) to get things warm and ready. Slice your zucchinis into thin strips using a peeler or mandoline, which helps them work as a great tortilla substitute. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until it’s golden brown, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic for extra flavor.

2-Building and Baking the Dish: Next, mix in the shredded chicken, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce to the skillet, stirring everything together until it’s well combined. Lay out your zucchini slices on a cutting board, overlapping about four slices slightly, and add 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on top before rolling them up. Transfer these rolls to a baking dish and top with the remaining ⅓ cup of enchilada sauce, then sprinkle on the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly. If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy chicken in keto meals, our oven-baked chicken legs recipe offers simple tips that pair well with this dish. Once it’s done, garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro for a finishing touch that adds a burst of flavor.

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Notes

🍗 Ideal for using leftover cooked chicken.
🔪 Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline for thin, even zucchini slices; thick slices may break during rolling.
đź§» Pat zucchini slices with a paper towel if slippery to remove excess moisture for easier handling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: SautĂ©ing and baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Keto,Low Carb,Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
  • Calories: 154
  • Sugar: 2.5g
  • Sodium: 245mg
  • Fat: 7.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.1g
  • Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 16.7g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg