Description
Pesto Chicken Zucchini Boats are a healthy and delicious dish that combines tender zucchini filled with a savory mixture of chicken and pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Zucchini Boats, Healthy Recipe, Low Calorie Dish