Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats

Chicken Stuffed Zucchini with Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats

Italian Chicken Zucchini Boats with shredded chicken, easy Pomodoro sauce and creamy mozzarella cheese. This is such a satisying meal when doing the low carb diet or a sneaky way to get kids to eat their veggies.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian/American

Keyword Chicken Zucchini Boats, Stuffed Courgette, Stuffed Zucchini

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 178kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

6 med zucchini *about 3-3 1/2 lbs
2-2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz whole milk low moisture mozzarella *grated, approximately 2 cups

Pomodoro Sauce

1 med brown onion *diced, about 1 cup
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced garlic *about 4-6 lg garlic cloves
1 28 oz can San Marazano tomatoes
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh oregano *or 2 tbsp dried
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil (about 3 sprigs) *or 2 tbsp dried
sea salt & pepper *to taste

Instructions

Shredded Chicken

Place chicken in a large pot and add cold water, covering 1 inch above chicken breasts. To the water add sea salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat and then lower temperature to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 mins or until internal temperature reaches 165℉.
Once poached carefully remove chicken breasts onto a large plate. Using 2 forks immediatley pull apart chicken into large chuncks. Do not use hands as this will cause burning.
Once shredded sprinkle with addittional salt and pepper if needed and set aside.
Note: See in post above for Instant Pot Shredded Chicken instructions.

Pomodoro Sauce

Heat a large frying pan over medium/high heat. Add oil and onions. Sauté until onions begin to soften, about 3 mins. Add garlic and continue sautéing for another 2 mins.
Note: If using dried herbs add them in at the same time as the garlic.
Raise heat to high and add in canned tomatoes along with juice. Using a spatula break apart tomatoes into large chunks. Simmer for 7-8 mins,stirring frequently. Add in fresh herbs the last few minutes of simmering.
Take off heat and stir in shredded chicken.

Stuffed Zucchini

Preheat oven to 350℉.
Wash and trim stems of zucchini.
Carefully cut zuchini in half lengthwise.
Using the egde of a large soup spoon scrape the inner seeds form zucchini halves leaving a hollow space running the length of the zucchini.
Spray a large roasting/lasagna pan with healthy cooking spray and line pan with zucchini halves, hollow side facing up.
Fill each zucchini half evenly with shredded chicken and Pomodoro sauce mixture.
Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 30 mins or until zucchini reaches desired doneness.

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.

Recipe Notes

2 roasting pans will be needed if large lasagna pan is not available.
Sauce and chicken can be prepared earlier in the day or the day before for a quick dinner.
Leftovers make great lunches or can be frozen for a quick & easy dinner at a later date.

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