Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional enchiladas. Made with tender zucchini filled with a flavorful chicken mixture, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes simple ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying chicken recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Easy Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats Recipe

This recipe features zucchini halves stuffed with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese, then baked until bubbly. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Zucchini: Scoop out the center of each zucchini half to create boats. Place them in a baking dish.
Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the Zucchini: Fill each zucchini boat with the chicken mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the stuffed zucchini.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.