Zucchini Enchiladas

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

kosher salt

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. chili powder

3 c. Shredded chicken

1 1/3 c. red enchilada sauce, divided

4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise

1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack

1 c. shredded Cheddar

Sour cream, for drizzling

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยบ. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic, cumin and chili powder and stir until combined. Add shredded chicken and 1 cup enchilada sauce and stir until saucy.
  2. On a cutting board, use a Y-shaped vegetable peeler to make thin slices of zucchini. Lay out three, slightly overlapping, and place a spoonful of chicken mixture on top. Roll up and transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.
  3. Spoon remaining 1/3 cup enchilada sauce over zucchini enchiladas and sprinkle with both cheeses.
  4. Bake until melty, 20 minutes.
  5. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro and serve.

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