Cilantro Lime Chicken Stuffed Zucchini | Paleo, Low-Carb

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Zucchini boats stuffed with gluten-free cilantro lime chicken for a healthy meal.

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Cilantro Lime Chicken Stuffed Zucchini | Paleo, Low-Carb

Cilantro Lime Chicken Stuffed Zucchini are such a fun and creative way to eat a healthy Paleo and low-carb dinner. These zucchini boats are full of chicken, fresh lime juice, and tomatoes and can easily be a Whole30 dinner recipe!

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Zucchini:

6 zucchinis cut in half
1 Tbsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. salt

Cilantro Lime Chicken Filling:

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 c. sweet onion finely chopped
1 c. bell pepper finely chopped
1 ½ lbs. chicken cubed
¾ tsp. salt divided
½ tsp. pepper
1 c. tomatoes finely diced
¼ c. cilantro finely chopped
3 Tbsp. lime juice
¾ c. Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese*
Queso Fresco optional

Instructions

For the Zucchini:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
After cutting zucchinis in half, scoop out insides and leave a ½-inch thick shell of zucchini.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt on the insides of the zucchini halves.
Place zucchini halves face-down in a large baking dish or parchment paper-lined baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.

For the Cilantro Lime Chicken Filling:

In a large saucepan over medium heat saute 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
Add cubed chicken, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Once chicken is done cooking, remove from heat and drain excess liquid.
Add tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt to taste.
Flip zucchini halves over and fill each with the cilantro lime chicken mixture.
Top each zucchini half with Monterrey Jack cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Serve with additional cilantro, lime juice, and queso fresco. Enjoy!

Notes

*Use a dairy-free cheese for Paleo and Whole30 diet.

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