Delicious Southwest Zucchini Roll Ups for a Healthy Snack
These Delicious Southwest Zucchini Roll Ups offer a healthy and flavorful snack or light meal option. Featuring a zesty chicken filling wrapped in tender zucchini slices and baked to perfection, they are a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Foil or parchment paper
- non-stick spray
- large skillet
- mandoline or large vegetable peeler
- cutting board
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) sweet corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup fresh tomato salsa
- ½ cup green enchilada sauce
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, diced
Zucchini
- 3 medium zucchini ends trimmed, sliced thinly
Toppings
- ½ cup green enchilada sauce
- ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, diced
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon sour cream optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced red onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in drained corn, rinsed black beans, chili powder, cumin, and shredded chicken. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Mix in the salsa, 1/2 cup enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and diced jalapeno to create the filling.
Assembly and Baking
- Trim the ends of the zucchini and slice them thinly lengthwise using a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
- Arrange 2-3 zucchini slices slightly overlapping on a cutting board.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken filling onto the zucchini slices and roll them up tightly.
- Place the rolled zucchini seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, repeating until the pan is filled.
- Top the rolls with the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly.
- Serve the baked roll-ups topped with diced jalapenos, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Notes
Mandoline slicer is recommended for slicing zucchini thinly. Small zucchinis may require 4 slices instead of 3 and less filling. Chicken can be purchased pre-shredded from the deli or shredded fresh. Do not freeze assembled roll-ups as zucchini becomes mushy. Chicken filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated or frozen. Baked roll-ups store for 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat baked roll-ups at 350°F for 10-20 minutes.