Best Green Turkey Zucchini Enchiladas Recipes

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GREEN CHILE ENCHILADAS WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY



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This is such an easy enchilada dish to make and a great use for leftover turkey. It's also very easy to adapt to different tastes just by changing an ingredient or two.

Provided by cherylcobbs

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican     Main Dishes     Enchilada Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
1 ½ cups sour cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar chunky, mild green chile salsa, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix shredded turkey with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 package Cheddar cheese, and 1/2 package of Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl until well combined. Fill tortillas evenly with turkey mixture, roll up into enchiladas, and place in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Mix remaining sour cream and salsa together and pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining Cheddar and Monterey Jack.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 164.2 mg, Fat 58.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 35 g, Sodium 1541.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS



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I love this enchilada recipe because it helps me serve a healthy but tasty meal to my family. When my garden is bursting with zucchini, I turn to this dinner to make the most of it. My family loves the freshness of this tasty classic. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
3 pounds zucchini, shredded (about 8 cups)
24 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, chili powder, sugar, marjoram, basil, cumin, salt, cayenne and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard bay leaf., Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1/3 cup zucchini down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 2 teaspoons olives. Roll up and place seam side down in two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN CHILE-TURKEY ENCHILADAS



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Turn leftover turkey into a Mexican fiesta! These enchiladas can be assembled in 15 minutes before baking.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sour cream ranch dip
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 cups finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ mild enchilada sauce
1 package (11.5 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch)
Chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado and shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix dip and flour. Stir in turkey, 1 cup of the cheese and the chiles.
  • Spread about 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce over bottom of baking dish. Spread 1 to 2 teaspoons enchilada sauce over each tortilla; top each with about 1/3 cup turkey mixture. Roll up each tortilla and place seam side down in baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce.
  • Cover with foil; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with tomatoes, avocado and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN ZUCCHINI ENCHILADAS



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A low-carb approach to enchiladas with zucchini tortillas.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 ⅓ cups green enchilada sauce, divided
1 (4 ounce) can chopped Hatch chile peppers, drained
4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir until combined. Add shredded chicken, 1 cup enchilada sauce, and green chiles. Stir until well combined.
  • Slice zucchini into thin, wide sheets using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline. Lay out 3 zucchini slices, slightly overlapping, and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on top. Roll up and transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini and chicken mixture.
  • Spread remaining 1/3 cup enchilada sauce over zucchini enchiladas. Sprinkle with Cheddar-Jack cheese blend.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 118.2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 623.6 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

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