Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas

Name: Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey; 2 cups shredded zucchini; 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into cubes; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz); 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count); 1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce; 1/2 cup thick & chunky mild salsa; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup sour cream

Ingredients:16
Servings:5

By Angie McGowanUpdated 03/09/2023

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas

Ingredients:16
Servings:5

Feeding the family on busy days doesn't have to be tricky—our Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas can be ready in under an hour, and they're a great make-ahead meal for those extra hectic days! Keep this turkey enchilada recipe in your back pocket and prepped enchiladas in your freezer for an easy and yummy meal!

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas

Prep time:30 min
Total time:50 min
Ingredients:16
Servings:5

Ingredient

Enchiladas

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into cubes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count)

Sauce

1 can (19 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
1/2 cup thick & chunky mild salsa

Garnish

1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey, zucchini, onion and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in cumin and oregano. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese; stir until well combined.

Step 3
Spoon turkey mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam side down, in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Pour over enchiladas. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese.

Step 4
Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish enchiladas with lettuce, tomato and sour cream.

Recipe Tips

Want to prep these ground turkey enchiladas ahead of time? Line baking dish with foil. Prepare turkey enchiladas as directed—except do not bake. Place in baking dish; cool to room temperature. Wrap tightly; freeze 2 to 3 months. Freeze sauce and 1 cup cheddar cheese in separate containers. Before baking, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Pour sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with cheese. Bake as directed, adding 5 to 10 minutes to baking time.
Lean ground beef can be used in place of the turkey in this turkey enchilada recipe.
Switch up this dish by trying other vegetables, such as chopped spinach, instead of zucchini.

Nutrition Facts

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Recipe Tips

Want to prep these ground turkey enchiladas ahead of time? Line baking dish with foil. Prepare turkey enchiladas as directed—except do not bake. Place in baking dish; cool to room temperature. Wrap tightly; freeze 2 to 3 months. Freeze sauce and 1 cup cheddar cheese in separate containers. Before baking, thaw overnight in refrigerator. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish. Pour sauce over enchiladas; sprinkle with cheese. Bake as directed, adding 5 to 10 minutes to baking time.

Lean ground beef can be used in place of the turkey in this turkey enchilada recipe.

Switch up this dish by trying other vegetables, such as chopped spinach, instead of zucchini.

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Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas

Turkey and Zucchini Enchiladas