Dinner

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat is for Dinner.

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat takes several minutes to prepare.

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat takes several minutes to cook.

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat makes 1 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat 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

Here is how you make Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat:

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 cheeseCover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked. Top with scallion & fat free sour cream.Serving Size: Servings: 8 ? Size: 1 zucchini boat Number of Servings: 1Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASCOLLIER.

The nutritional information for Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 1
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 274.6

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 140.5 mg
• Sodium: 121.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 0.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
• Protein: 51.4 g

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boat is Mexican cuisine.