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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Enchilada Sauce
  • spray olive oil
  • 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
  • 0.67 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
For the 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 diced green bell pepper
  • 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

Method
 

For the Enchilada Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, spray oil and sauté garlic.
  2. Add chipotle chiles, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, tomato sauce, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
Meanwhile For the Zucchini Boats
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out flesh, leaving 0.25" thick.
  3. Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini in small pieces and set aside.
  4. In a large saute pan, heat oil and add onion, garlic and bell pepper.
  5. Cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until tender.
  6. Add chopped zucchini and cilantro; season with salt and pepper and cook about 4 minutes.
  7. 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.
  8. Place 0.25 cup of the enchilada sauce on the bottom of a large (or 2 small) baking dish, and place zucchini halves cut side up.
  9. Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini with 0.33 cup chicken mixture, pressing firmly.
  10. Top each with 2 tablespoons of enchilada sauce, and 1.5 tablespoons each of shredded cheese.
  11. Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
  12. Top with scallions and cilantro for garnish and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.