Description
A healthy twist on a classic, these Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats are simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large zucchinis
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add ground chicken, cooking until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fill the zucchini boats with the chicken mixture.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the zucchinis are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
For extra crunch, broil the zucchinis for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg