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Ground Chicken Stuffed Zucchini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Halve zucchini and scoop out the centers.
  3. Chop the zucchini centers.
  4. Brush zucchini with oil, season, and pre-bake.
  5. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.
  6. Brown ground chicken until no longer pink.
  7. Add chopped zucchini and tomatoes.
  8. Season the filling and cook briefly.
  9. Fill the zucchini shells.
  10. Top with shredded cheese.
  11. Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
  12. Check filling reaches 165°F and serve warm.