Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
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Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
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Skip enchilada wraps and use zucchini instead!! Easy, healthier and there's so much FLAVOR between juicy chicken drenched in enchilada sauce, corn, peppers, and CHEESE!!
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Ingredients
- 4 zucchini medium to large size
- 2 cups chicken use storebought rotisserie chicken to save time, cooked shredded
- ¾ cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- ½ cup bell pepper diced small (I used red and yellow
- ½ cup corn I used frozen straight from the freezer
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely minced, fresh
- black beans pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, etc, optionally add or garnish with
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a large baking dish or 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Trim ends from zucchini, halve lengthwise, and use a spoon to hollow out centers to create boats, leaving a 1/8-inch margin intact. Discard hollowed out flesh (or add it to homemade hummus or soup).
- Arrange zucchini in prepared dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until softened.
- While zucchini bakes, to a medium bowl add the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and stir to combine.
- Remove zucchini from oven and evenly distribute the chicken down the hollowed out portion of the zucchini.
- Evenly sprinkle with bell peppers, corn, and cheese.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until cheese has melted to your liking.
- Evenly sprinkle with cilantro and optionally garnish with the toppings of your choice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Zucchini are best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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