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easy chicken parmesan-stuffed zucchini boats
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 medium to large-sized zucchini, halved lengthwise (or 4 medium sized)
  • 1 [24-ounce] jar marinara I use Rao's brand
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken I use rotisserie
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper optional
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup gluten free panko breadcrumbs I use Aleia Brand
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Pour about ¼ of the jar of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish, and spread so that it evenly coats the bottom of the dish.
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds of each halved zucchini to create a “boat”. Lay the hollowed zucchini skin-side down on top of the sauce in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with ½ tsp kosher salt.
  • Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, so that the zucchini is slightly tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the chicken, parmesan, parsley, garlic, crushed red pepper, and the remaining bottle of marinara sauce. Toss to combine.
  • When the zucchini is tender, remove from the oven. Fill the zucchini boats with the chicken mixture. Then, sprinkle the top with the mozzarella cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free panko and the remaining tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and toss until well combined. Sprinkle over the top of the zucchini boats until evenly coated.
  • Transfer back to the oven and continue to bake until the cheese and panko are golden brown, about 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 2mg