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Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These Stuffed zucchini boats are easy, Keto friendly and low carb. Stuffed with chicken, marinara and topped with cheese, they make a quick and easy meal
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis stems removed
- cooking spray
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, then use a spoon or melon baller to scoop the center flesh and seeds from the zucchini. Save for another use.
- Place the zucchini on the prepared baking sheet cut-side up and lightly coat with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes, until the zucchini becomes slightly tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add the marinara sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 minutes.
- Scoop the chicken mixture into the zucchini boats. Top the chicken with parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese. Return the zucchini boats to the oven and bake for 5-7 more minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Make Ahead: You can make the scoop out the flesh of the zucchini one day in advance to make the recipe quicker the day you're ready to eat it.
- Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. If you'd like to substitute the chicken for ground chicken, turkey or even ground beef, that's totally fine.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2boats
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
809mg
(34%)
Potassium
1099mg
(31%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
723IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2boats | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1099mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.