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Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats
4.7 from 30 votes

Loaded Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

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!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a large baking dish or 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. 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).
  3. Arrange zucchini in prepared dish and bake for about 20 minutes, or until softened.
  4. While zucchini bakes, to a medium bowl add the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and stir to combine.
  5. Remove zucchini from oven and evenly distribute the chicken down the hollowed out portion of the zucchini.
  6. Evenly sprinkle with bell peppers, corn, and cheese.
  7. Bake for about 8 minutes or until cheese has melted to your liking.
  8. 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

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: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% 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.