Cheesy Stuffed Zucchini Boats Chicken Recipe You’ll Love!
A delicious and healthy recipe for cheesy stuffed zucchini boats filled with chicken, perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the ground chicken until browned.
- Add the scooped zucchini insides, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Fill the zucchini boats with the chicken mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the zucchinis are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg