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Zucchini Enchilada Roll-Ups – A Light & Flavorful Dish!

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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! 😊