Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a healthy, low-carb twist on the classic Italian favorite. Tender zucchini halves are filled with a savory chicken and marinara mixture, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked to cheesy perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the center, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Reserve some of the scooped flesh if desired, chop, and mix into the filling.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chopped zucchini flesh if using.
- Place zucchini halves in the baking dish. Fill each with the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over each boat.
- Drizzle with olive oil and cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
- For extra crispy topping, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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