If you love Italian food but don't have time to go out to eat, these zucchini boats are just what you're looking for. They are super quick and easy to prepare.
Read this article to learn how to make homemade chicken parmesan zucchini boats. You'll be amazed by how much better they taste than store-bought pasta noodles.
Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats are delicious food made from chicken breast, mushrooms, garlic, onions, cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and breaded Zucchini. They are perfect for parties and family dinners.
Tools or equipment we need
A food processor is needed to cut the Zucchini into small pieces. If you do not have one, you could use a knife to chop them up. The other ingredients should be easy to find at any grocery store.
How to make chicken parmesan zucchini boats
To make these delicious zucchini boats:
- Use a spoon to scoop out some of the center parts of each Zucchini.
- Cut them into halves lengthwise and then crosswise.
- Fill the hollowed-out Zucchini with shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Recipe 1( Stir fried)
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Serving: 4 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course type: Main course
- Calories: 332 kcal
Nutrition Information
Amount per Serving
Serving: 2boats | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.3g | Protein: 38.2g | Fat: 17.8g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 2g
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, about 1 ¾ pound
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: sliced fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and break it apart with a spoon. Add the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until chicken, is cooked through. Stir occasionally and break down the chicken into small chunks.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic to the chicken. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the pasta sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cut the zucchinis into halves, lengthwise. Scoop out the centers using a spoon, leaving a ¼-inch thick zucchini boat.
- Put the Zucchini in a baking dish, and cut the sides down.
- Put the chicken filling inside each zucchini shell. Press the filling down firmly into the shells.
- Sprinkle the Zucchini with the cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.
Recipe 2(Oven Baked)
- Prep time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Serving: 7 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
- Course type: Main course
- Calories: 185 kcal
Nutrition Information
- Amount per Serving
- Calories 292 Fat 11g
- Carbohydrates 31g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 16g
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups homemade or jarred marinara
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the zucchinis into halves lengthwise. Remove the seeds and pulp from each half, then slice them crosswise into thin strips. Toss the Zucchini with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pre-cook the chicken in a skillet with olive oil. Then add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for about 5 to 7 min. Serve hot.
- Put some of the chicken mixtures inside each zucchini boat. Then put some of the remaining marina sauce on top of each one. Finally, sprinkle some mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe 3
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 26 min
- Serving: 7 people
- Cooking Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course type: Main course
- Calories: 190 kcal
Nutrition Information
- Calories:190
- Sugar:5 g
- Sodium:562 mg
- Fat:6 g
- Saturated Fat:1 g
- Carbohydrates:11 g
- Fiber:3 g
- Protein:24 g
- Cholesterol:44 mg
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini, halved and scooped out
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- garnish: chopped fresh basil
- Chicken Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2" cubes
- 1 1/2 cups Muir Glen tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and diced red onion. Saute until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add in cubed chicken breast. Saute until cooked, stirring throughout, approximately 4 minutes.
- Then pour pasta sauce over the chicken and add parmesan cheese. Bring to a slow simmer. Remove from heat.
- Add the filling to the bottom of each zucchini boat.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Fry for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil. Serve.
How to store the recipe?
The dry pasta dish container is the best option for long-term recipe storage. When the dish is filled, it may be stored in the freezer until the next time it is required. Stores like Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and so on will also sell plastic containers if you'd prefer not to buy a pre-packaged dry spaghetti meal.
Why would you love this?
Zucchini boats stuffed with chicken parmesan make a delicious and nutritious meal. Spinach, cheese, and marinara sauce fill the chicken parmesan zucchini boats, which are then cooked till soft. As a result, this dish has just a third as many calories as ordinary pasta.
What did everyone think about the recipe?
This is a fantastic meal. Everyone in my family, including the spouse and the three kids, enjoyed it. This chicken parmigiana with zucchini boats was my first try at cooking a pasta-free meal.
Squash has a wonderful texture for taking on flavorful toppings like sauce and cheese. We added some garlic bread sticks, which were a nice touch. Trying this out was a great idea; I appreciate you sharing it.
Substitutions
It is possible to omit the garlic powder and use 1 tablespoon of minced garlic instead.
You should look for a cheese sauce that doesn't include gluten.
How long does it take to cook?
The amount of time needed to cook this dish is relative to the size of the squash and the meatballs. This meal usually takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour to prepare.
Variations you can make
Changing the cheese, veggies, or protein in a dish like chicken parmesan or zucchini boat squash is one way to switch things up. Also, don't be afraid to experiment with new flavors by adding things like garlic bread or roasted red peppers.
Also, we recommend you to read our 10 air fryer Indian recipes and try them yourself hope you will like.
How to Cook Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats Video
Frquently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How to prevent a soggy mess when cooking Zucchini?
You can prevent a soggy mess when cooking Zucchini by cutting it into small cubes before boiling it.
2. Can I cook chicken and beef together in a slow cooker?
Yes, mixing different types of meat in a slow cooker is possible. However, if you cook for more than four people, you should use two separate slow cookers.
3. How to substitute cream cheese for ricotta cheese in a recipe?
You can use cream cheese instead of ricotta if you want. Just make sure it has similar moisture content.
4. Why is my Zucchini tastes bitter?
Many factors contribute to the bitter flavor of Zucchini. Reasons include climate (cold or heat), growing conditions, plant food, and other environmental factors. It frequently happens in Zucchini and cucumbers but not very often. If you want to avoid digestive issues later, skip the bitter Zucchini.
5. Can you freeze-cooked stuffed Zucchini?
You can freeze cooked stuffed zucchinis by wrapping them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2-3 months.
Conclusion
These delicious appetizers are so quick and easy to make. You'll love making these easy and healthy recipes. They're perfect for parties too. All you need to do is follow along with our step-by-step instructions. So start cooking now with these recipes for chicken parmesan zucchini boats. We hope you found our article informative.
