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Grilled Zucchini Boats with Chicken & Veggies Recipe

Grilled Zucchini Boats with Chicken & Veggies is a lightened up meal idea that is perfect for the warmer weather. Zucchinis are hollowed out, grilled, and then stuffed with a chicken and veggies mixture. Topped with low-fat cheese, this recipe is made healthier with simple recipe swaps.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Zucchini Boats with Chicken & Veggies
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 294cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $7

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 tbsp Mazola Corn Oil
  • 3/4 cup grilled chicken breast cubed
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion
  • 1/3 cup fat-free shredded cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat grill to 400 degrees f.
  • Wash & dry your zucchini.
  • Carefully slice zucchini down the middle to create two long halves.
  • Using an ice cream scoop (metal works best) gently hollow out the seeds and softer flesh.
  • Using a pastry brush, oil all surfaces of the zucchini.
  • Sprinkle with salt & pepper and grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes (400 degrees f.).
  • As your zucchini are grilling, add 1 tbsp of Mazola Corn Oil to a pan, and sautee the peppers, onions, and chicken until tender (about 5 minutes).
  • Once zucchini are done grilling, stuff with sauteed chicken and veggies.
  • Top with the fat-free cheese, and then return to the grill and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 88.8mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1.4mg