Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken)
Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken) are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a comforting meal packed with flavor. These delightful boats feature tender zucchini filled with a creamy chicken mixture, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The colorful presentation will impress your guests, while the nutritious ingredients ensure everyone at the table enjoys a wholesome dish. Easy to customize based on your pantry staples, these stuffed zucchini boats are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 ½ cups pre-cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
- ½ medium onion (finely diced)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Trim and halve the zucchini lengthwise; scoop out the flesh, reserving it for later.
- Bake zucchini halves cut-side up for 15 minutes until slightly softened.
- In a skillet, sauté diced onion until soft; add tomatoes, chicken, reserved zucchini flesh, oregano, and garlic powder. Stir in heavy cream.
- Add Parmesan cheese; simmer until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Stuff zucchini with the creamy filling, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg