Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These Chicken parmesan stuffed zucchini boats are super easy to make and are so delicious! They’re tender and filled with juicy chicken. Your whole family will love these stuffed zucchini boats. This recipe may just be a new weekly dinner!

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I was never a really big zucchini fan until I met my husband. He would always mention how much he loved eating zucchini, and I always told him I didn’t like it. Really, I never even remembered trying zucchini as a kid. So, one day we made it with dinner and after that I was obsessed. These stuffed zucchini boats are definitely one of my favorite healthy dinner ideas. They’re so easy to make and I’m telling you they’re SO GOOD! Now I just have to get my toddler to try zucchini. My toddler is a huge veggie fan but when it comes to zucchini, he never wants to eat it. LOL.

Ingredients in Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

This recipe calls for simple ingredients. Most ingredients you’ll already have at home and if you don’t you won’t have to run around the store trying to find all the ingredients. They’re simple and easy to find. I’m keeping this recipe easy!

• Olive Oil
• Zucchini
• Cubed Chicken
• Gluten Free Breadcrumbs (I used Italian Style Breadcrumbs)
• Parmesan Cheese
• Marinara Sauce
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• Italian Seasoning
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder

How to Make Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

These zucchini boats are super simple to make. Prep in just 15 minutes and cook in 20-25 minutes. Dinner will be ready in just about 40 minutes. Easy and delicious!

1. Preheat oven to 400℉ and layer a baking dish with 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Set aside for later.
2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh and seeds using a spoon or a fruit scoop. Place them on the baking dish and sprinkle zucchini halves with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside for later use.
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook cubed chicken until cooked all the way through and tender. Season with garlic powder.
4. Over low heat, mix in chopped zucchini, marinara sauce, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese. Let cook until the mixture is thickened. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Remove mixture from heat.
5. Evenly distribute the mixture into the zucchini halves and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6. Cook for 20-25 minutes. The zucchini should be tender, and the cheese will be melted.

Tips For Making Stuffed Zucchini Boats

• Softer Zucchini: If you prefer softer zucchini, be sure to cook the zucchini longer especially if you have a larger or thicker zucchini. I’ve found medium sized zucchini work great for this recipe!
• Easily Customize Zucchini: You can easily customize this recipe. Add in your favorite veggies such as tomatoes, mushrooms, or even spinach. You can use different meats and even change up the cheese if you’d like.
• Don’t Scoop the Zucchini Too Hard: When scooping the flesh of the zucchini make sure you aren’t scooping too hard. You’ll want to carefully scoop out the inside to avoid damaging the outside of the zucchini. Leaving you with perfect looking zucchini boats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to Make: These zucchini boats are so easy to make. Most ingredients you’ll have at home and if for some reason you do have to make a stop at the grocery store beforehand you won’t have to run around all over the place trying to find the ingredients. They’re simple and easy to find. Once you get to cooking, you’ll have dinner ready in just 40 minutes. 15 minutes of prepping and 20-25 minutes of cooking. Simple and easy dinner your whole family will love!
• Healthy and Gluten Free: This recipe is healthy and made with gluten free breadcrumbs allowing you to fit it into your diet if you’re gluten free!
• Delicious Dinner: Zucchini boats are a super delicious dinner recipe that your whole family will love.
• Easily Customizable: You can simply swap and add ingredients to this recipe. Add in some of your favorite vegetables such as tomatoes, mushrooms, or even spinach. Use shredded chicken instead of cubed chicken or even try another protein option such as ground turkey or ground beef. The options are endless!

Protein Swap Options

• Shredded Chicken
• Rotisserie Style Chicken
• Ground Chicken
• Ground Beef
• Ground Sausage
• Ground Turkey
• Plant Based Meats
• Quinoa

Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Easy chicken parmesan stuffed zucchini boats are so easy to make and are so DELICIOUS! Healthy and made with juicy tender chicken. Your whole family will love this quick and yummy dinner idea.

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Prep Time:15 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dinner, main course, gluten free, stuffed zucchini boats, healthy meals, healthy zucchini boats

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Medium Zucchini
• 1 lb Chicken Cut in cubes
• 1/4 Cup Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cups Marinara Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 Teaspon Garlic Salt
• 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400℉ and layer a baking dish with 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Set aside for later.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh and seeds using a spoon or a fruit scoop. Place them on the baking dish and sprinkle zucchini halves with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set aside. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside for later use.
• Heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until cooked all the way through and tender. Season with garlic powder.
• Over low heat, mix in chopped zucchini, marinara sauce, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese. Let cook until the mixture is thickened. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Remove mixture from heat.
• Evenly distribute the mixture into the zucchini halves and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes. The zucchini should be tender, and the cheese will be melted.
• Serve alone or serve with your favorite sides!

I will definitely be making these stuffed zucchini boats more often. They’re literally so good and keep me full for HOURS! I always find it hard to find meals that keep me full for a long time. Since I exclusively breastfeed my baby, I feel like I’m constantly hungry. LOL. I made dinner at about 5:30 and it’s now 10:00pm and I’m still pretty full. That’s a win for me! Let me know how you like these zucchini boats. Stop back for a rating!

Questions for you!

1. Have you ever had stuffed zucchini boats?
2. What are some other healthy recipes you’d like to see on my blog?
3. Shredded or cubed chicken for your recipes?