Zucchini stuffed chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a variety of stuffing options, from classic breadcrumb and cheese mixtures to more creative fillings like roasted red peppers and spinach, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. The combination of juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and flavorful stuffing makes this dish a real winner. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN ENCHILADA-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, olive oil, salsa, zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, roma tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, lime, nonfat greek yogurt, lime juice, salt
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Lunch
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- Cut zucchini in half and hollow out the centers
- Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt together in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- On a cutting board, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken with a fork.
- Add the chicken to a bowl with the salsa and stir to combine.
- Stuff chicken mixture in hollowed out zucchini boats, and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake until cheese is melted and browned, and zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Top with tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime crema. Serve with lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 29 grams
8-BALL ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE
A yummy way to use up garden eight-ball zucchini. Spice it up with pepper Jack cheese!
Provided by Amanda
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Zucchini Recipes
Time 9h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover chicken breasts with salted water and brine in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill until browned and no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- While chicken is cooking, bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut tops off the zucchini and scoop out the seeds. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion in the hot butter until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir until browned, about 1 minute. Pour in milk; season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook and stir constantly until it starts to thicken. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted.
- Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir chicken and rice into the cheese sauce. Fill zucchini with the cheesy mixture and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 93.5 g, Cholesterol 213.5 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 62.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.7 g, Sodium 937.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN
Now that we're empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one quickly received a thumbs-up.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and red pepper; saute for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket; stuff with vegetable mixture. , In the same skillet, brown chicken skin side down in remaining oil. Turn chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI, ROASTED RED PEPPER, AND GOAT CHEESE
Categories Chicken Sauté Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Bell Pepper Zucchini Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a skillet cook the onion in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heat until it is softened, add the zucchini, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute, or until the zucchini is tender. Stir in the red pepper, the goat cheese, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, until cheese is melted. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and let it cool slightly.
- With your fingers make a pocket for the filling in each chicken breast half by separating in skin from the meat, being careful not to tear the skin and keeping the skin attached along most of the edge. Stuff each pocket with half the filling with a small spoon, packing it and pulling the skin to cover the filling completely, and secure the pockets with wooden picks if desired. In a large skillet heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the chicken, beginning with the skin side up, for 2 minutes on each side. Reduce the heat to moderate, cook the chicken for 9 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through, and divide it between 2 plates. Pour off the fat from the skillet, to the skillet add the broth, and boil the broth, scraping up the brown bits, for 30 seconds. Strain the sauce and pour it around the chicken.
ZUCCHINI STUFFED CHICKEN
My sister gave me this recipe. My family really likes it. I freeze shredded zucchini for the winter. Just thaw and drain the liquid off before using.
Provided by REDTEETOP
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Loosen the skin on each chicken breast to form a pocket, and set aside.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, parsley, and basil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, and cook and stir until tender, about 2 more minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, and thoroughly mix the torn bread, egg, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper into the zucchini mixture until well-combined.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the zucchini mixture, place them in the prepared baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown and the stuffing is hot, 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 214.7 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 54.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 651.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BASIL
A grill recipe to use your summer vegetables! This recipe works well with chicken, but another option is to substitute pork loin.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill.
- Butterfly each chicken breast half by slicing it horizontally from one side to within 1/2 inch of other.
- Open like a book and sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
- For Marinade: In a shallow baking dish, combine ingredients.
- Add chicken and turn to coat all sides.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Layer tomato and zucchini slices and basil leaves inside each chicken breast.
- Close and secure with toothpicks.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken breasts over a medium fire, turning often and brushing occasionally with olive oil, until juices run clear when pierced by a skewer, 20-30 minutes.
ZUCCHINI AND CORN-STUFFED CHICKEN
"This recipe honestly could not be easier to make and the flavors just burst," writes Jenn Tidwell from Fair Oaks, California. "I like to serve it with pasta or rice."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, corn and 2 tablespoons cheese. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each with 1/2 cup zucchini mixture; secure with toothpicks., Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining cheese. Spoon remaining zucchini mixture around chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASSOVER ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN
Very moist and tasty! A nice change from just plain chicken pieces!
Provided by Leah Perez
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet or 9x13 inch baking dish. Wash and clean the chicken breasts.
- Place farfel in a bowl and cover with hot water for 3 or 4 minutes, until soft. Drain and squeeze out water.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine zucchini, farfel, eggs, chicken soup powder, onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the stuffing under the skin of each chicken piece and arrange them on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes. Drain off fat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 175.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 52.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 673.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN STUFFED ZUCCHINI RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by mjohnmeyer
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Wash and cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scrape out all the seeds and soft membrane down the middle of each zucchini half. Mix the shredded chicken with the sea salt, pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder (it combines easier when it's warm and a little moist). Spoon about 1/3 cup shredded chicken down the middle of each hallowed-out zucchini half. Wrap about 3 pieces of bacon around each zucchini half and secure with a toothpick at the top. Place each zucchini half on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, checking on them after about 13 minutes to be sure the bacon isn't burning. Remove from oven and allow 5 minutes or so to cool.
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Select firm, medium-sized zucchini with smooth, unblemished skin. Smaller zucchini tend to have a more delicate flavor and fewer seeds.
- Prepare the zucchini properly: Slice the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon or melon baller. This will create a boat-shaped cavity for the stuffing.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Choose fresh, flavorful chicken, vegetables, and herbs.
- Season the chicken well: Don't be afraid to season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices or herbs to your liking.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Make sure the chicken is cooked through before assembling the stuffed zucchini. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C).
- Don't overcook the zucchini: The zucchini should be tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Serve immediately: Stuffed zucchini is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Zucchini stuffed chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up summer zucchini and is also a healthy and satisfying meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own unique stuffed zucchini dish.
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