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Zucchini Enchiladas

Zucchini Enchiladas

Healthy and easy to make Zucchini Enchiladas! Chicken, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce and spices all come together for this perfect healthy casserole!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 enchiladas
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

  • Mandoline Slicer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 cup poblano pepper seeded and chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 16 ounce can enchilada sauce divided
  • 0.5 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup corn fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non stick spray.
  • On a cutting board using either a Mandolin slicer, sharp knife or a Y vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini horizontally to make long strips. NOTE: if you find your strips too thick, wrap 5-6 in a paper towel and microwave on high for 45 seconds to one minute to make more pliable. Set zucchini strips aside.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, onion and pepper. Saute' until tender. About 3-4 minutes. Add to large bowl.
  • Add chicken to the onion and pepper mixture along with beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and ½ cup of the enchilada sauce. Stir well.
  • Pour ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the 9 x 13 pan and spread around evenly.
  • Overlap two strips of zucchini on a flat surface. Place a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture on one end and roll up. Place in pan on top of enchilada sauce.
  • Spoon remaining enchilada sauce over each roll up. Top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes until zucchini is tender and they are heated through.
  • Serve with sour cream, cilantro, salsa and avocado if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Notes

This recipe makes about 10 enchiladas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 1052mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1215IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 3mg
Keyword casserole, chicken enchiladas, Easy Dinner, healthy recipe, Zucchini Enchiladas
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