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Mexican Chicken Zucchini Boats

Yield: 4 servings (1 boat is 1 serving!)

Calories per serving: 239


What you'll need:

  • 4 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise

  • 4 tsp. olive oil, divided use

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 cup tomato sauce, no sugar added

  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste, no sugar added

  • 1 Tbsp. ground chili powder (or 1½ tsp. chili powder and 1½ tsp. ancho chili powder)

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

  • ½ tsp. ground paprika

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

  • 1⅓ cups corn kernels

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (or Monterey jack) cheese

  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

What you'll need to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 400º F.

  2. Using a spoon (or melon baller), scoop pulp out of zucchini to make boats. Place on a large baking sheet. Brush with 1 tsp. oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp.

  3. While zucchini is baking, heat remaining 3 tsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

  5. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

  6. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

  7. Add chicken and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.

  8. Evenly spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats. Evenly top with cheese.

  9. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until cheese has melted.

  10. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro, tomato, and green onions; serve immediately.

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