Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini

Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 218.3
  • Total Fat: 9.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.9 mg
  • Sodium: 516.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 24.1 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    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
    enchilada sauce
    mexican cheese
    sour cream

Directions

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.

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 cheese.

Serving Size: makes 4 zucchini boats

TAGS:  Poultry |