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Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats
A fun twist on a Mexican favorite! Summer zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese and scallions.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Enchilada Sauce
1
tsp
olive oil spray
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1.5
tbsp
chipotle chile in adobo sauce
more if you like it spicy
1.5
cups
tomato sauce
0.5
tsp
chipotle chili powder
0.5
tsp
ground cumin
0.66
cup
fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
kosher salt and fresh pepper
to taste
Zucchini Boats
4
medium zucchini
about 32 oz total
1
tsp
oil
0.5
cup
green onions
chopped
3
cloves
garlic
crushed
0.5
cup
green bell pepper
diced
0.25
cup
cilantro
chopped (plus more for garnish)
8
oz
cooked shredded chicken breast
1
tsp
cumin
0.5
tsp
dried oregano
0.5
tsp
chipotle chili powder
3
tbsp
water or chicken broth
1
tbsp
tomato paste
salt and pepper
to taste
0.75
cup
reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar
cilantro
for garnish
Instructions
For the enchilada sauce:
In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Meanwhile For the Zucchini Boats:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
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.
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 tender.
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 1.5 tablespoons each of shredded cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
Top with scallions and cilantro for garnish and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.
Notes
These are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional enchiladas, perfect for a light dinner or appetizer.