Description
Delight in these Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a healthy and flavorful dish that combines tender zucchini with a savory filling of ground chicken, feta, and Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for some heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra parsley chopped
- Additional feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Brush the zucchini boats with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, feta cheese, olives, oregano, thyme, dill, red pepper flakes, parsley, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the chicken mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with extra parsley and additional feta cheese if desired before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite vegetables or spices. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (2 halves)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats,Zucchini Boats,Stuffed Zucchini,Ground Chicken Recipes,Mediterranean Recipes