Description
These Keto Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats are a delicious, low-carb dinner option that combines tender ground chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese in hollowed-out zucchini halves. Ideal for those following a ketogenic or low-carb diet, this recipe is quick to prepare, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 large zucchinis (or 4 small), halved lengthwise and scooped
- 2 cups marinara or pasta sauce (no sugar added)
- 3 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the zucchini boats.
- Prepare Zucchini Boats: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create hollow boats. Lightly salt the zucchini halves and set them aside to draw out moisture.
- Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until browned and fully cooked.
- Add Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce with the cooked chicken and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble Boats: Arrange the zucchini boats in a baking dish and fill each with the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Add Cheese: Generously top each filled zucchini boat with shredded mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Optional Broil: For a crispier cheese topping, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious keto-friendly meal.
Notes
- To keep it keto, use a marinara sauce with no added sugars.
- Save the scooped zucchini centers and sauté them for another meal to avoid waste.
- These zucchini boats reheat well and make excellent meal prep options.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle crushed pork rinds on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Keto, Chicken Parmesan, Zucchini Boats, Low Carb Dinner, Healthy, Gluten Free, Italian-American
