Ingredients
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.
Last Step:
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🍗 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing 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
