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Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats Recipe
5 from 117 votes

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats use medium zucchinis hollowed out and filled with cooked ground chicken seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, and pasta sauce. Topped with Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, the boats bake covered until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese melts, making a satisfying low-carb option that combines tender vegetables and savory chicken with melted cheese. Fresh basil adds a light herbal note at the end.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, American

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini about 1 3/4 pounds, medium
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper ground
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 cup pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Optional: sliced fresh basil for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and break it apart with a spoon. Add the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally and break down the chicken into small chunks.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic to the chicken. Cook 1 minute stirring often. Add the pasta sauce. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. As the chicken cooks, cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4 inch thick zucchini boat.
  5. Place the zucchini in the baking dish cut-side up.
  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into the zucchini boats. Press the mixture down into the zucchini using the back of the spoon.
  7. Sprinkle the zucchini evenly with the parmesan, then the mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2boats Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 13.3g (4%) Protein 38.2g (76%) Fat 17.8g (27%) Saturated Fat 6.1g (31%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 2boats
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 13.3g 4%
Protein 38.2g 76%
Fat 17.8g 27%
Saturated Fat 6.1g 31%
Fiber 2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.