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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and scallions is a tasty twist on a Mexican favorite. Serve them with cilantro lime rice to make it a meal!
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know how much I LOVE enchiladas. In the past, I have posted recipes for Chicken Enchiladas and Zucchini Enchiladas. Years ago, I posted Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and they were such a hit that I started coming up with new stuffing ideas. These Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Zucchinis are some of my favorites! You can see all my zucchini recipes here.
These healthy stuffed zucchini boats are perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets. One boat has 11 grams of carbs and 12 grams of protein. Plus, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Here are a few tips to make this recipe simpler.
These zucchini enchilada boats would be delicious served with black beans, pinto beans, Mexican cauliflower rice, or cilantro lime rice.
These chicken enchilada zucchini boats will hold in the fridge for three days or in the freezer for three months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave or oven until warm.
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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats filled with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and scallions is a tasty twist on a Mexican favorite.
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4″ thick.
Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.
In a large saute pan, heat oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper.
Cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until tender.
Add chopped zucchini and cilantro; season with salt and pepper and cook about 4 minutes.
Add the cumin, oregano, chili powder, water, and tomato paste and cook a few more minutes, then add in chicken; mix and cook 3 more minutes.
Place 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large (or 2 small) baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.
Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini with 1/3 cup chicken mixture, pressing firmly.
Top each with 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and 1 1/2 tablespoons each of shredded cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
Top with scallions and cilantro for garnish and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
Serving: 2zucchini boats, Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 44mg, Sodium: 820mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 9g
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