Description
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Creamy Chicken are a delightful and healthy dinner option that combines the savory goodness of tender chicken with a rich, creamy filling. This dish is not only visually stunning, making it perfect for entertaining, but it’s also incredibly easy to prepare, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying meals with family and friends. Made with fresh zucchini, this recipe allows for endless customization—feel free to mix in your favorite vegetables or substitute proteins to suit your taste. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or a meal prep delight, these stuffed zucchini boats are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 1/2 cup pre-cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium onion (finely diced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 7 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Colby jack cheese (or sharp Cheddar) (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Halve zucchinis lengthwise; scoop out the flesh and set aside.
- Bake zucchini halves for 15 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a skillet, sauté onions until softened; add chicken, tomatoes, reserved zucchini flesh, herbs, and garlic powder.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese; season as desired.
- Stuff cooked zucchinis with the filling and top with additional cheese.
- Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg