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Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats

Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats are a wonderful healthy low carb, high protein meal. Loaded with zesty flavors and topped with just the right amount of low fat mozzarella cheese

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 10 oz. chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cook and dice chicken into bize-size pieces and set aside. This is a great time to used frozen crock pot chicken too.
  3. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh, leaving a ¼-inch shell (careful not to cut through the shell).
  4. Dice the squash that you scooped out.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes.
  7. Then add the chopped squash and tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, until it has softened as well.
  8. Add diced chicken, basil, oregano, and pepper and stir well.
  9. Place the zucchini halves onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
  10. Divide the chicken mixture evenly onto each of the 4 halves.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes.
  12. Remove from oven and top with mozzarella cheese.
  13. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  14. ENJOY!!

Notes

  • You can use any meat you prefer for your zucchini boats. Ground beef, ground turkey or even ground sausages are all a great choice.
  • Mozzarella cheese is my preference for this recipe. Romano or parmesan cheese are other nice substitutions.
  • Use a jar spaghetti sauce instead making your own sauce for even faster prep.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1half Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 315mg (13%) Potassium 837mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 34.3mg (38%) Calcium 314mg (31%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Serving 1half
Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 315mg 13%
Potassium 837mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 34.3mg 38%
Calcium 314mg 31%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

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