Zesty Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 cup marinara sauce, plus more for serving
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Finely chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, chopped zucchini flesh, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until chicken is mostly cooked through.