Dinner

Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 lb ground chicken or chopped chicken breast
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400.
  2. Slice off the ends of the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Use a spoon to remove the flesh of the zucchini. Chop the flesh and set aside.
  4. Place zucchini boats on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 t olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the ground chicken or diced chicken breasts and cook until browned.
  6. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, zucchini flesh, salt and pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce and mix well.
  7. Spoon some of the chicken mixture into each zucchini boat. Top each zucchini boat with more spaghetti sauce. Top with the mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  8. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, an additional 15- 20 minutes.