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Mexican Chicken Zucchini Boats

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Total Time 1 hour
SERVINGS 8
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large zucchini cut in half lengthwise
  • 4 tsp. olive oil divided use
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup canned tomatoes no sugar added
  • 2 Tbsp. canned tomatoes no sugar added
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder or 11⁄2 tsp. chili powder and 11⁄2 tsp. ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 3 cups chicken breasts
  • 1⅓ cups corn
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (or Monterey jack) cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro
  • 1 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400o F.
  • Using a spoon (or melon baller), scoop pulp out of zucchini to make boats. Place on a large baking
  • sheet. Brush with 1 tsp. oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp.
  • While zucchini is baking, heat remaining 3 tsp. oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.
  • Evenly spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats.
  • Evenly top with cheese.
  • Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
  • Sprinkle evenly with cilantro, tomato, and green onions; serve immediately.

Notes

UPF: 1 Green, 1/2 Red, 1/2 Yellow, 1/2 Blue, 1/2 tsp
2B: Makes a great lunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 416mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1802IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, dinner, lunch, main course, main dish, mexican, zucchini
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