Stuffed Zucchini Boats (With Creamy Chicken)
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Creamy Chicken are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional comfort food. These zucchini boats are filled with a savory mixture of creamy chicken, parmesan cheese, and fresh vegetables, then baked to perfection for a satisfying meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, you can add your favorite herbs or veggies to make it your own. Enjoy this nutritious dish that will impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 ½ cups pre-cooked chicken (cut into cubes or shredded)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ medium onion (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- Garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Trim zucchini ends, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the flesh.
- Bake zucchini halves cut-side up for about 15 minutes until slightly softened.
- Sauté onions in olive oil; add chicken, tomatoes, reserved zucchini flesh, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan; simmer until thickened.
- Stuff the zucchini with the filling and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg