Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Easy & Irresistibly Cheesy
Deliciously cheesy chicken parmesan stuffed in fresh zucchini boats. A healthy twist on a classic dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff the zucchini boats with the chicken mixture.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil on top before serving.
- Can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Zucchini Boats, Healthy Recipes