Description
A light and healthy twist on traditional enchiladas! These zucchini roll-ups are stuffed with a flavorful mix of chicken, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese, and baked to perfection. Perfect for a summer dinner or low-carb meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce, divided
- 2 lbs zucchini (2–4 medium-large), sliced thinly lengthwise*
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Filling:
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and 1 cup of enchilada sauce.
3. Prep the Zucchini Slices:
- Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. Each strip should be about ⅛-inch thick to make rolling easier.
4. Assemble the Roll-Ups:
- Spread ½ cup of enchilada sauce evenly across the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Lay 2–3 slices of zucchini on a flat surface, slightly overlapping to form a 3–4-inch wide sheet.
- Place 2–3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture onto the zucchini, then roll it up tightly.
- Arrange the roll-ups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all the filling and zucchini are used, creating about 24 rolls.
5. Top and Bake:
- Drizzle the remaining ½ cup of enchilada sauce over the roll-ups.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To make the zucchini slices more pliable, you can briefly grill or blanch them in hot water for 1-2 minutes before rolling.
- Feel free to swap the chicken with ground turkey or beef for a different flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg