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Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 1 Poblano pepper seeded and chopped
  • ¼ t salt
  • 12 oz cooked chicken breast canned chicken works great
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 ½ cups enchilada sauce *Southwest Enchilada Sauce"
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and Poblano with a dash of salt. Cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Mix in chicken, ¾ cup cheese, and ½ cup enchilada sauce.
  • With mandolin or peeler slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. You need 48 unbroken pieces.
  • Spread ½ cup sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Lay out groups of 3 strips on a clean work surface overlapping the edges by about ¼ inch. Place 2 tablespoons measure of filling on the end of a group of strips, roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat until you have 16 enchiladas. Top the zucchini rolls with the remaining 1 cup of sauce and sprinkle the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with cilantro.