Zucchini boats filled with a creamy blend of chicken, broccoli, and mushrooms are topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and baked until tender.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
386 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 2
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and remove inner flesh with a small scoop or spoon leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Chop the zucchini flesh and reserve.
Step 3
Lightly oil a non-stick skillet and set over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan.
Step 4
Melt butter in skillet. Add onions, mushrooms, and broccoli. Cook and stir until onions are soft and broccoli is crisp tender, about 8 minutes. Add reserved zucchini flesh and chicken; continue to cook about 5 more minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the Alfredo sauce and bring to a low simmer; simmer 5 minutes. Season with pepper.
Step 6
Fill zucchini boats with Alfredo mixture; place on prepared baking sheet. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese, tomato slice, and Parmesan cheese.
Step 7
Bake until zucchini are tender and cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
1 roma (plum) tomato, thinly sliced
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup bite-size broccoli florets
3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces