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Healthy High-Protein Low-Carb Chicken Zucchini Boats

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A quick and easy low-carb meal prep recipe featuring zucchini boats stuffed with a savory chicken filling, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and scooped out
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A handful of chopped parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the zucchinis, then slice them lengthwise. Use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the seeds and some flesh, creating a boat shape about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside the scooped flesh for the filling.
  3. Optional: In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed onions and garlic (or raw if skipping sauté), cream cheese or Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Chop the reserved zucchini flesh finely and stir it in for extra moisture and flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet or ovenproof dish. Spoon the chicken filling evenly into each boat, pressing gently to pack it in.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over each stuffed zucchini.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

If cheese browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. To reduce sogginess, optionally roast zucchini halves for 5-7 minutes before stuffing. Filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. For dairy-free version, substitute mozzarella with plant-based cheese and cream cheese with coconut cream. Add nuts like walnuts or pine nuts for extra crunch.

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