Zucchini Chicken Parmesan Boats
A delightful and healthy comfort food dish featuring zucchini stuffed with juicy chicken, marinara sauce, and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Zucchini
- 1 pound Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Add the chicken breasts, season, and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Chop the cooked chicken, then combine with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with the chicken mixture and top with additional marinara and cheese.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately in the fridge. Add fresh herbs for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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