Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Greek chicken stuffed zucchini boats get a Mediterranean flair with the addition of tomatoes, olives, feta, and oregano. Enjoy this as a low carb dinner recipe or pair it with rice or pasta. A great way to use up leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken from the store, it makes a wholesome meal packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. 

Disclaimer: This recipe was developed through a sponsored partnership with Tuttorosso. As always, all opinions are my own.

While I personally do think this is an impressive meal, dinner doesn’t have to be super gourmet or worthy of being served in a five-star restaurant to be loved and appreciated. That is especially true when you are sharing that meal with a friend who could use a helping hand.

When my oldest was born, we were very lucky to have different family members staying with us for awhile helping to make some meals. But when the little guy was born, we only had company for a few days here and there. So I was very lucky to have to women from my church mom’s group bringing us meals. One of the most memorable reminded me of baked ziti, but it was made with rice instead of pasta. So simple, yet so delicious.

Luckily since then, we haven’t been much in need of meal deliveries. When I had thyroid surgery, my mom was here to help out for a week or so. And luckily I was on my feet quickly after that.

This is why it came as such a welcome surprise when my little guy got very sick this past weekend, and a friend offered to bring us dinner. I usually have a tendency to not want to feel like I am imposing on someone, especially someone who I know is crazy busy herself.

But it was so nice to just have to pop dinner in the microwave to heat it up. And after tiring several days of taking care of a sick little boy, not having to actually cook this meal made it taste even better.

While I was so thrilled to receive this meal, I was equally happy to share a meal. Food blogger life often means making the same thing multiple times within a short period while testing it.

As much as the family may enjoy my creations, unless it’s macaroni and cheese or pizza, my kids don’t want to eat the same thing several days in a row. So when the same friend’s husband was just getting back after yet another business trip, she was happy when she could cook one less meal and still serve him something delicious like this…

Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats make any easy meal for any night of the week.

Simple ingredients add bold flavors. That is the beauty of Mediterranean-inspired cooking. Meals are light and fresh but still with deep flavors to excite your tastebuds. Basic chicken and zucchini are blank canvases. That makes the briny flavor of the olives and the salty, pungent bite that comes from just a sprinkle of feta absolutely pop.

And of course, you can’t forget the fresh and juicy tomatoes from Tuttorosso.

But these aren’t just any tomatoes. Tuttorosso is already the best selling Italian inspired canned tomato brand in the US. Now they have added San Marzano-style tomatoes to their line of products. These tomatoes are extra plump and juicy and bring the perfect balance of old world flavors that helped to inspire the creation of this recipe.

As with all of their other products, Tuttorosso takes pride in their sustainably produced tomatoes, NON-GMO harvest and Non-BPA lined cans. And the amazing flavor and texture of these San Marzano-style tomatoes are preserved through their Steam Sealed Flavor-Loc™ system. You’ll be able to taste and see the quality.

Learn more and get recipe ideas and inspiration by following Tuttorosso on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

How to Make Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Chicken, Olives, and Feta

When I was looking for zucchini boat recipes, I found this Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe from Skinnytaste. I used her technique of boiling the zucchini shells to ensure they cook through. Since the filling is precooked, it only needs to be heated through in the oven. Also, make sure you save the zucchini that you scoop out of the middle and add it to the filling. It’s a great way to make sure you maximize the veggie action.

• For the chicken, use whatever works best for you. Throw a few chicken breasts in the oven or on the grill over the weekend. Another option is to use up leftover Lemon Herb Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken. Or to make it even easier, grab a rotisserie chicken from the store.
• Here’s a trick for shredding the chicken – put the cooked chicken in the bowl of your stand mixer and use the flat beater attachment to shred it on low speed.
• A melon baller works great for scooping out the zucchini.
• The trick for boiling the shells is brilliant. Yes, you have to bring the water to a boil, but you only have to pop them in there for a minute. No salting and draining your zucchini or worrying about keeping it in the oven forever so that it’s not raw.
• The filling comes together in a snap. While you bring the water to a boil for the zucchini shells, you just have to saute a bit of onion, then add the zucchini you scooped out of the shells
• Season with some garlic and oregano, and then stir in the tomatoes and olives.
• A little feta goes a long way. We love it, but you could always cut down if you prefer, or leave it out to make this a paleo-friendly meal.

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What else can you make with Tuttorosso canned tomatoes?

• Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms
• Baked Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Sausage Tomato Cream Sauce
• Spaghetti Squash Pastitsio
• Four Variations of Homemade Ketchup

You might also enjoy Greek Chicken Tacos from Wishes and Dishes. Tomatokeftedes from Eats Well With Others are a tasty meatless twist on Greek meatballs. And Mediterranean Chicken Thighs feature the Tuttorosso San Marzano Tomatoes.

What do you serve with Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats?

• If you want to keep your dinner low carb, try serving these stuffed zucchini halves with Browned Butter Cauliflower Rice.
• Make a batch of Gluten Free Falafel in your air fryer.
• Serve it with a dollop of Greek Tzatziki Sauce on top.
• As a side salad, either Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad or Zucchini Noodles Greek Salad is a delicious option.
• Or simply make a nice green salad topped with Creamy Greek Yogurt Balsamic Vinaigrette.
• Of course, you could go with pasta, couscous, or pita and hummus.

Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

While this stuffed zucchini recipe may sound fancy or look complicated, it’s really quite easy and has a short list of ingredients. You only need about fifteen minutes of prep time before you pop it in the oven. Check out how simple it is to put together this impressive meal!

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Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

An easy low carb and gluten free dinner with with Mediterranean inspired flavors and ingredients including Kalamata olives, feta, oregano and tomatoes

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 35 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed or finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 28 oz Tuttorosso San Marzano-style Chopped Tomatoes in Puree with sea salt or with garlic, basil, olive oil & sea salt, divided
• 1/2 cup quartered kalamata olives
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Preheat oven to 400°F and coat a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the flesh in the center of each zucchini half, leaving about a one-quarter inch thick shell, reserving the flesh that you scoop out.
• Coarsely chop the reserved zucchini flesh and set aside.
• Add the zucchini halves to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the water and drain slightly on a paper or kitchen towel.
• Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook for In a large skillet, heat oil and add onion. Cook on medium-low for 3 to 4 minutes, until translucent.
• Add chopped zucchini, garlic, and oregano and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the zucchini is tender.
• Add the chicken, about one half of the can of tomatoes, and the kalamata olives, and cook for another few minutes until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour the remaining half a can of tomatoes into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, and place the zucchini halves in the pan on top of the tomatoes.
• Divide chicken mixture between zucchini halves and sprinkle feta cheese evenly over the top.
• Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered another 10-15 minutes until cheese is slightly golden and zucchini is cooked through.

Notes

Adapted from Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats from Skinnytaste.

Nutrition Facts

Greek Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Amount Per Serving (2 zucchini halves)

Calories 219 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 697mg29%

Potassium 564mg16%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 615IU12%

Vitamin C 36.8mg45%

Calcium 238mg24%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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