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Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

July 2, 2015

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Stuffed zucchini boats filled with the flavors of chicken parmesan. This low carbohydrate, high protein meal will leave you feeling satisfied!

baking dish full of Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

I love swapping out the processed ingredients in recipes for whole fruits and vegetables!  

That was the idea for these chicken parmesan zucchini boats.  Instead of having a fried piece of chicken on a bed of pasta, this recipe calls for sautéed ground chicken served in hollowed out zucchini.  It gets the chicken parmesan essence from mixing pasta sauce into the chicken.  And, of course, the whole thing gets covered in mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 

For another fruit and vegetable swap, try this Cranberry Tuna Salad on Apple Slices.

baking dish full of Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

To make this recipe, start by cutting some zucchini in half.  Use a spoon to scrape the seeds and the middle out of the zucchini, creating zucchini boats.

Brown some ground chicken in a skillet.  Stir in some garlic and pasta sauce.  Then, spoon the chicken mixture into the zucchini boats.

baking dish full of uncooked Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

Cover the zucchini with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.  Cover, and bake until the cheese is melted and the zucchini is soft.

baking dish full of Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

baking dish full of cooked Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats Recipe

Stuffed zucchini boats filled with the flavors of chicken parmesan. This low carbohydrate, high protein meal will leave you feeling satisfied!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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4.98 from 36 votes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini about 1 3/4 pounds
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup pasta sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Optional: sliced fresh basil for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and break it apart with a spoon. Add the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally and break down the chicken into small chunks.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic to the chicken. Cook 1 minute stirring often. Add the pasta sauce. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • As the chicken cooks, cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop the seeds and center out of each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4 inch thick zucchini boat.
  • Place the zucchini in the baking dish cut-side up.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture into the zucchini boats. Press the mixture down into the zucchini using the back of the spoon.
  • Sprinkle the zucchini evenly with the parmesan, then the mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2boats | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g | Protein: 38.2g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 2g
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword chicken parmesan zucchini boats, stuffed zucchini, zucchini boat recipe
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Comments

  1. Erika Stone says

    July 16, 2018 at 8:24 PM

    5 stars
    My husband said I could make this once a week and he wouldn’t complain. This is so delicious and flavorful. I popped mine under the broiler after the oven and it gave the cheese a nice crust. Delicious and clean!

    Reply
  2. Eileen Brauer says

    August 15, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    5 stars
    My family loved it. Because ground turkey has a tendency to be bland, I added onion and some italian seasoning. My husband said I could make it any time I want.
    35 minutes was too long. I did 25 minutes, uncovered it and broiled for just a minute so the cheese got a bit crispy.

    Reply
  3. Kristel says

    August 19, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    5 stars
    These were great! My husband was skeptical. He loves chicken Parmesan, but wasn’t sure about this twist with zucchini. He had seconds! I used pre-cooked chicken strips, cut up, as I had those on hand, otherwise believe I followed the recipe as is. Zucchini and fresh basil both from our garden. Delicious recipe. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Anna says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:05 PM

    5 stars
    I just made this and brought it to work. Had people ohh-ing over it! It tastes even better than it looks! And I didn’t miss the heavy carbs at all.

    Reply
  5. Dixie says

    October 14, 2018 at 12:54 PM

    I havent tried this yet. It looks amazing. Going to the store after work to get what I need. The best part is no carbs. 🙂

    Reply
  6. James K Hamilton says

    January 6, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    5 stars
    I seen this recipe on your website today and decided that I would try it out. 2019 is the year I am making healthy choices and this looked scrumptious. However, not only does it look scrumptious, but it is absolutely scrumptious and a whole lot more filling and satisfying than I had thought. I am a type 2 diabetic who should be on low carbohydrate diet. This one is a keeper for the weekly. Thank you so very much. Tomorrow I am trying out your Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zoodles. This is a good opportunity to use the spiralizer attachment that was bought for my kitchenaid. Thanks again.

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    February 24, 2019 at 6:48 PM

    5 stars
    Just made these. Super yummy!

    Reply
  8. cinthya says

    March 31, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    could you swap out the ground chicken for regular chicken, like in strips? will it cook through?

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    June 7, 2019 at 8:33 PM

    5 stars
    In addition to the salt, pepper, and garlic, I added some rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder (roughly 1/2 tsp of each) to the chicken as it was cooking. My hubby, who is a notoriously picky eater, loved it!!! Will definitely be making these again!!!!

    Reply
  10. Demonte says

    July 19, 2019 at 12:37 AM

    5 stars
    Delicious Clean Dinner
    Amazing taste
    Only suggestion is bake for 20 minutes

    Reply
  11. Sandie says

    August 15, 2019 at 4:57 PM

    5 stars
    Since I stopped smoking a month and half ago, I started to eat healthier. I came across this recipe and made it for dinner today. It was fantastic and full of flavor. I will definitely make this delicious dish again!!!

    Reply
  12. Gisela says

    August 17, 2019 at 5:16 PM

    5 stars
    Never thought I would love zucchini because of the texture but this recipe makes it so delicious!! Simple and easy to make!!

    Reply
  13. Anna says

    September 2, 2019 at 1:59 PM

    5 stars
    Super easy, tasty and healthy! I add the swooped put zucchini to the ground turkey/chicken and add a little whole wheat bread crumbs to help keep it together. I make this weekly. So yummy.

    Reply
  14. Jill says

    September 4, 2019 at 8:00 PM

    5 stars
    Followed the recipe to the letter…this was delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Elba Rivera says

    September 22, 2019 at 7:31 AM

    4 stars
    The recipe was simple to made. Just added a kick of my homemade Puerto Rican sofrito and the rest of the recipe. I shared this friend with my two sisters. As a side dish just mixed salad. A health dinner meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  16. Christina says

    September 27, 2019 at 10:37 PM

    5 stars
    Loved this! I used Rao’s marinara (delicious) and added some seasoned breadcrumbs to the chicken and sauce before scooping it into the boats. Would definitely make again!!

    Reply
  17. Hany says

    February 17, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    5 stars
    Good

    Reply
  18. Paige says

    November 3, 2020 at 9:34 PM

    5 stars
    I’m just a 20-something beginner chef who took a stab at making these tonight for my parents, and we all LOVED these zucchini boats! Holy YUM! I followed it as written and served the boats with warm ciabatta rolls on the side. This is one I’m definitely bookmarking for the (near) future! Thank you so much, Amanda — not only for a tasty meal but for showing me how fun and effortless adulting can be!

    Reply
  19. Riley says

    December 7, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    5 stars
    Made this tonight, so filling and yummy!! Left me feeling energized but satisfied. Added a little Italian seasoning and likes the extra flavor it gave 🙂

    Reply
  20. Paula Bonebrake says

    December 27, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    5 stars
    My whole family likes this recipe. It has been added to a regular rotation at our house.

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    January 7, 2021 at 9:10 PM

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious! You can make the filling ahead of time for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
    We take the scoopings from making the boats and run it through our food processor and add it to the filling for added healthy goodness!

    Reply
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