Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken)
Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken) are a delightful and nutritious dish that can transform any meal into a gourmet experience. Packed with tender zucchini, a creamy chicken filling, and topped with melty cheese, these boats offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. They’re quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Not only are they visually stunning, but they also provide a healthy option rich in protein and low in carbs. Customize your filling with your favorite ingredients to create a personalized dish that your family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups pre-cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 7 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Trim zucchini, halve lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh. Reserve some flesh.
- Bake zucchini halves cut-side up for about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, sauté onion until softened, then add tomatoes, chicken, reserved zucchini flesh, garlic powder, and heavy cream.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stuff the zucchini with the mixture, top with Colby jack cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg