These zucchini roll-ups are a low-carb alternative to classic enchiladas, featuring thinly sliced zucchini filled with seasoned chicken, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked with gooey melted cheese. A delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Bake Time: 25 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~320
🛒 Ingredients
- 🌱 2 large zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin strips
- 🍗 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 🌶 1 cup enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
- 🥄 ½ tsp cumin
- 🌶 ½ tsp chili powder
- 🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 🥑 Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, sour cream, avocado
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Zucchini Slices:
Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice zucchinis into thin strips. Lightly sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry.
3️⃣ Make the Filling:
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ½ cup enchilada sauce, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and ½ cup cheese.
4️⃣ Roll & Assemble:
- Place 1 tbsp of filling on each zucchini strip and roll tightly.
- Arrange the roll-ups seam-side down in the baking dish.
5️⃣ Bake Until Bubbly:
Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the rolls and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado and serve warm!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Low-carb, gluten-free & keto-friendly!
✔️ Packed with flavor & protein.
✔️ A fun, healthy twist on enchiladas.
✔️ Perfect for meal prep & easy to customize!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Use a mandoline for uniform, thin zucchini slices.
✅ Make it spicier by adding jalapeños or hot sauce!
✅ Try different fillings like ground beef, black beans, or tofu for variety.
Enjoy your Zucchini Enchilada Roll-Ups—cheesy, flavorful, and the perfect guilt-free comfort food! 🌱🌮🧀 Let me know if you need more healthy meal ideas! 😊