5 from 3 votes
Chicken Zucchini Boats
These delicious Chicken Zucchini Boats are a perfect low-carb, quick, and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini halved lengthwise, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast shredded, cooked
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil chopped (for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare the zucchini by scooping out the seeds to create boats. Set aside the scooped flesh for another use.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent. Add the shredded chicken and marinara sauce, cooking until the mixture is heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the chicken mixture. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish.
- Top each zucchini boat with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
1.043mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
817IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 817IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.