How to Make Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

enchilada sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned tomato sauce is more affordable and can be seasoned.

Cut off one end of the zucchini and slice it in half lengthwise.

Scoop out the center of the zucchini, leaving about a quarter of an inch of the zucchini intact.

Brush the zucchini halves with olive oil.

Sprinkle a little Himalayan sea salt on the zucchini.

Place the zucchini boats in the oven at 400°F for about 20 to 25 minutes.

While the zucchini is baking, prepare the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture.

Once the zucchini is cooked, assemble the filling with the chicken and enchilada sauce.

Top the filled zucchini boats with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro.

Taste the finished dish and adjust toppings as desired.

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