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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Recipe
Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)

A fun twist on a Mexican favorite! Summer zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese and scallions. Serve this with cilantro lime rice and you'll have yourself a fiesta!A few weeks ago I posted Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats and they were such a hit I've been thinking up new stuffing ideas, when it hit me... naked enchiladas!If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably know how much I LOVE enchiladas. In the past I have posted recipes for Skinny Chicken Enchiladas, Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas, Turkey Black Bean Enchiladas, and Creamy Chicken White Bean Enchiladas with Salsa Verde.This idea is the perfect way to use up leftover chicken, plus it's perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets - and yes, yellow squash would also work well.A few notes: I usually have shredded chicken breast on hand, I like to throw a package of chicken breasts in the crock pot to use for recipes throughout the week, you can click here for the method. I love making my own enchilada sauce (nothing beats homemade), but to speed this up you can of course use jarred. And finally, I like to blanch the zucchini first so that it bakes quicker, but if that seems like too much work, just bake it an additional 10 minutes and it should be fine.

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)

What Course Is Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)?

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) is for Dinner.


How Long Does Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Recipe Take To Prepare?

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Recipe Take To Cook?

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) takes 55 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Recipe Make?

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Recipe?

The ingredients for Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) are:

For the enchilada sauce:

olive oil spray (I used my Misto)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 or 2 tbsp chipotle chile in adobo sauce, more if you like it spicy
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2/3 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

For the zucchini boats:
4 (about 32 oz total) medium zucchini
1 tsp oil
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
3 tbsp water or fat free chicken broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:
3/4 cup reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar
chopped scallions and cilantro for garnish


How Do I Make Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)?

Here is how you make Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com):

For the enchilada sauce: In a medium saucepan, spray oil and saut? garlic. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.For the Zucchini Boats: Bring a large pot of water to boil.Preheat oven to 400?. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4" thick. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.Drop the zucchini halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute; remove from water.In a large saute pan, heat oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini and cilantro; season with salt and pepper and cook about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, chili powder, water, and tomato paste and cook a few more minutes, then add in chicken; mix and cook 3 more minutes.Place 1/4 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large (or 2 small) baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up. Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini with 1/3 cup chicken mixture, pressing firmly.Top each with 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and 1 1/2 tablespoons each of shredded cheese. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.Top with scallions and cilantro for garnish and serve with low fat sour cream if desired.Serving Size:?Makes 4 servings (two boats each)


What's The Nutritional Info For Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com)?

The nutritional information for Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 195.6
  • Total Fat: 7.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 46.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1,471.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 20.4 g

What Dietary Needs Does Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Skinnytaste.com) is Low Carb


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