Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a low carb, high protein meal. They're the healthier way to enjoy the flavors of chicken parm!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Additional Time0

Total Time1

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: zucchini boats

Calories: 226kcal

Author: Marcie

4 large zucchini halved lengthwise
1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 lb. ground chicken
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
grated mozzarella cheese
3 cups homemade marinara sauce divided; sub with your favorite store bought brand

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place 3/4 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13x9" baking pan and 1/4 cup in an 8x8" pan. Set aside.
3 cups homemade marinara sauce
Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out the flesh of each zucchini half, leaving 1/4" border on the bottom and along the sides. Discard the flesh or sauté it or use it in soup. Coat the zucchini boats with a bit of olive oil, and season inside and outside with salt and pepper to taste.
4 large zucchini
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds more. Add the ground chicken along with the dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and break up the chicken into small pieces. Cook 5 minutes or until the ground chicken is cooked through.
1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 lb. ground chicken, 1 teaspoon dried basil
Add the remaining marinara sauce to the ground chicken mixture and stir to combine. Simmer over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through.
Place the zucchini boats in the prepared pans. Fill generously with the meat the mixture and cover both dishes with foil. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and top with the parmesan and mozzarella, and place back in the oven and bake until melted and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan, grated mozzarella cheese

Pro tip: The zucchini boats and filling may be prepped ahead, and the entire meal may be assembled in advance.
Make sure your zucchini are the same time to ensure even cooking.
Use store bought marinara sauce as a time saver. Rao's is my favorite, and it can be purchased at Costco.
Use grated mozzarella or thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese. If using fresh mozzarella, blot it dry before topping the ground chicken filling.
Store stuffed zucchini in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.