Skip to Content

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas {Low Carb}

Sharing is caring!

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasZucchini Chicken Enchiladas

These Low Carb Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas are an excellent way to enjoy the taste of Chicken Enchiladas without so many carbs. Of course, if you aren’t following a low carb diet or just don’t like zucchini, you could always use tortillas instead.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasAdd minced garlic to a large skillet on medium heat. Gently stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and 1 cup of enchilada sauce. {Consider using this Instant Pot Poached Chicken Recipe!} Stir to combine. Allow the chicken, spices and sauce to simmer while preparing next step.

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice 3 large skin-on zucchini. You’ll need 48 slices total for this dish.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasPlace 4 slices (overlapping half-way over the next) on a flat surface.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasAdd 2 tablespoons shredded chicken to the center of the zucchini layers. Sprinkle on shredded cheese.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasRoll up both sides.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasPlace the enchilada seam down in a 9×13 casserole dish.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasComplete this process until 12 enchiladas are formed and ingredients are used up.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasPour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top and place in the over for 20 minutes.

Zucchini Chicken EnchiladasGarnish with optional Greek yogurt or sour cream, and cilantro. Serve warm.

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

Follow When Is DInner on Pinterest

Yield: 12

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas {Low Carb}

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas {Low Carb}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 large skin-on zucchini sliced thinly with a mandoline or vegetable peeler
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups low carb enchilada sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • Plain Greek yogurt optional garnish
  • Fresh cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Add minced garlic to a large skillet on medium heat.
Gently stir and cook for about 1 minute.
Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and 1 cup of enchilada sauce.
Stir to combine.
Allow the chicken, spices and sauce to simmer while preparing next step.

Using a mandoline slicer, thinly slice 3 large skin-on zucchini.
You’ll need 48 slices total for this dish.
Place 4 slices (overlapping half-way over the nexon a flat surface.
Add 2 tablespoons shredded chicken to the center of the zucchini layers.
Sprinkle on shredded cheese and roll up both sides.
Place the enchilada seam down in a 9x13 casserole dish.
Complete this process until 12 enchiladas are formed and ingredients are used up.

Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the enchiladas.
Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top and place in the over for 20 minutes.

Garnish with optional Greek yogurt and cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 507mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 16g

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment below & if you recreate this recipe, be sure to share a photo on Instagram. Tag me @when.is.dinner and hashtag #whenisdinner!

Follow When Is Dinner on Twitter

Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas

These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Zucchini Chicken Enchiladas Recipe:

Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle, 14-Inch, Gray/Cranberry RedRachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle, 14-Inch, Gray/Cranberry RedRachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Skillet with Helper Handle, 14-Inch, Gray/Cranberry RedOXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline SlicerOXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline SlicerOXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline SlicerOXO Good Grips Freezer-to-Oven Safe 3 Qt Glass Baking Dish with Lid, 9 x 13OXO Good Grips Freezer-to-Oven Safe 3 Qt Glass Baking Dish with Lid, 9 x 13OXO Good Grips Freezer-to-Oven Safe 3 Qt Glass Baking Dish with Lid, 9 x 13Zucchini Cookbook: Family Zucchini Recipe Book with Tasty and Easy Zucchini Recipes (Zucchini Tastes)Zucchini Cookbook: Family Zucchini Recipe Book with Tasty and Easy Zucchini Recipes (Zucchini Tastes)Zucchini Cookbook: Family Zucchini Recipe Book with Tasty and Easy Zucchini Recipes (Zucchini Tastes)The Classic Zucchini Cookbook: 225 Recipes for All Kinds of SquashThe Classic Zucchini Cookbook: 225 Recipes for All Kinds of SquashThe Classic Zucchini Cookbook: 225 Recipes for All Kinds of SquashSimply Keto: A Practical Approach to Health & Weight Loss, with 100+ Easy Low-Carb RecipesSimply Keto: A Practical Approach to Health & Weight Loss, with 100+ Easy Low-Carb RecipesSimply Keto: A Practical Approach to Health & Weight Loss, with 100+ Easy Low-Carb RecipesThe Ultimate Low Carb Cookbook: Delicious and Healthy Low Carb Recipes incl. 30 Days Low Carb Diet ChallengeThe Ultimate Low Carb Cookbook: Delicious and Healthy Low Carb Recipes incl. 30 Days Low Carb Diet ChallengeThe Ultimate Low Carb Cookbook: Delicious and Healthy Low Carb Recipes incl. 30 Days Low Carb Diet ChallengeQuick & Easy Low-Carb Cookbook (Best of the Best Presents)Quick & Easy Low-Carb Cookbook (Best of the Best Presents)Quick & Easy Low-Carb Cookbook (Best of the Best Presents)

 

Follow When Is Dinner on Instagram

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Calvin

Thursday 23rd of January 2020

These sound really healthy!

Jan

Saturday 13th of July 2019

Chicken enchiladas is one of my favourite meals. I have been looking for a low carb version to try. Thanks for sharing!

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Skip to Recipe