White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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These easy White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats deliver all the flavor you love with a simple, low-carb swap! You won’t miss those noodles, trust me.

If you love all the flavors of lasagna, then you will also want to make these yummy recipes ASAP: Easy White Chicken Lasagne with Spinach, Easiest One Pot Lasagne, and this Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Sausage

top view of white chicken lasagna stuffed zucchini boats on a baking sheet.

I feel as though this has been a summer of stepping out of my comfort zone somewhat. I always endeavour to bring you the recipes I know you’ll want to make, but I have to like them first. I’m not going to tell you to spend time in your kitchen making something that I don’t even like myself. That’s just not who I am. 

Which is why, maybe I’ve subconsciously glossed over the whole low-carb thing. It’s not that I am against it, it’s just that I was afraid I wouldn’t like it so I just never “went there.” Boy, was I wrong! Making foods that are not only low-carb, but also delicious with extra nutrition totally goes along with my M.O. of feeding my family healthy foods while also not sacrificing flavor. 

That’s a long way of saying that I’m very excited that I can get my kids to eat their veggies right alongside their main dish and they are truly none the wiser. They don’t even notice the lack of noodles! 

And you know what? Neither do I! It’s so nice to mix up the foods I love to make and give them a new “delivery system.” Plus, if you have the opportunity to visit your local farmers market and pick up some in-season zucchini, well, that’s just good stuff all around.  

side by side images of white chicken lasagna stuffed zucchini boats on a baking sheet.

WHAT ARE ZUCCHINI BOATS? 

Zucchini “boats” are the mechanism I chose to use to deliver this mouth-watering lasagna right to your faces. There are other ways to use this delicious summer squash (which I’ll get into in a bit) in a pasta dish, but the boat method is the one I chose. 

I think it’s pretty self-explanatory, but what you want to do is take a zucchini, cut the stem off, and slice it down the middle lengthwise. Take a spoon and scoop out the seeds and get rid of those. Be careful not to scoop too little or too much (I know, that’s a big ask). Remember, you have to have enough room to stuff them full of lasagne goodness, but you also need them to hold up as they cook. 

From there, lay them scooped-side-up in a casserole dish and stuff the scooped-out middles with the cheesy chicken mixture and bake as instructed. 

top view of a pair of hands holding a bowl with white chicken lasagna stuffed zucchini boats and a fork on it.

EASY WAYS TO COOK ZUCCHINI

Zucchini is slowly coming around as one of my most favorite veggies. It’s yummy, nutritious, and easy to make in a variety of different styles: boats, noodles, ribbons, sliced, diced…you name it! 

  • Boats. This one has been covered in this recipe, but I think it’s worth noting that there are sooo many ways you can stuff a zucchini boat — delicious lasagne stuffing is just the beginning. Basically, anything you’d layer on a noodle (or even a tortilla) you can put in a zucchini boat. 
  • Ribbons. Use longer ribbons of zucchini when you want more of a thick “noodle” — think about these as a substitute for actual lasagne noodles, for example. Or, make lasagne rolls, or add pesto to them after you’ve sauteed them in some olive oil.
  • Noodles (or Zoodles). Here’s where the swap-for-swap comes in — I sometimes will use zucchini noodles for actual pasta. I just lightly steam, sautee, or even microwave the noodles and put them in your pasta bowl. Top with meat sauce, meatballs, or just plain marinara sauce
  • Diced. Cut up your zucchini into ½ inch pieces and add with other vegetables for a yummy veggie medley side. 
  • Grilled. Slice your zucchini into half moons (about one-inch thick) and brush them with olive oil and salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Cook about 3 minutes on each side. Devour. 

HOW DO YOU MAKE ALFREDO SAUCE? 

I’m going to “cheat” a bit here and direct you to my own homemade Greek Yogurt Alfredo Sauce. You can whip up a big batch of this yummy white sauce any old time and add it right to this White Chicken Lasagne or on top of your zucchini noodles or even (gasp) on top of regular old pasta. 

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE WHITE CHICKEN LASAGNA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

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White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats

White Chicken Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats deliver all the flavor you love with a simple, low-carb swap! You won't miss those noodles, trust me.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
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Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 3-4 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken, cook and shred your own or use rotisserie chicken
  • ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup alfredo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried herb Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste, I used about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

topping

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried herb Italian seasoning

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, use a tablespoon to scoop out the seedy center and discard. Place side by side, cut side up, on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish.
  • In a medium bowl stir together shredded chicken, ricotta, alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Top zucchini with mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Return to oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted. Allow to cool slightly, then serve.

Notes

DIY Italian seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil, oregano, and parsley. 

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1362IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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19 Comments

  1. Vicky B says:

    4 stars
    Delicious and easy to make. I bake the zucchini boats for about 15-20 mins before filling them and retuning them to the oven, if anyone prefers their zucchini a little softer.

  2. Cami says:

    5 stars
    Yummy! An instant favorite. I love a recipe that I can find most of the ingredients in my pantry and frig. This has all you could want. Easy, tasty, you can make it ahead of time and reheat easily. My family loves this recipe.

  3. Deborah Jones says:

    How much fiber

  4. Karen says:

    After you cooked zucchini, can it sit over night until you make the filling?

    1. Tiffany says:

      Haven’t tried this – would love to hear how the zucchini holds up after cooking in advance

  5. DemetriUS says:

    This RECIPE WAS SIMPLY AMAZING! MODIFIED THE SERVING AMOUNTS A BIT BUT IT CAME OUT PERFECT! THANK YOU!!!

    1. Tiffany says:

      You are welcome! so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

  6. debbie says:

    5 stars
    Excellent! Very diet friendly.

  7. Janet Hatcher says:

    5 stars
    These were so good, One of the best low carb meals i have ever made. my husband is still talking about them. i plan on using the afredo sauce from this recipe on other dishes. i am wondering what to do with all the zucchini i scraped out of the middle of the boats. Any yummy suggestions?

    1. Tiffany says:

      So happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! If you come up with a way to use the insides, let me know! I have usually discarded it.

  8. Kell says:

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for such a wonderful recipe! My family loved it so much. My zucchini wAs a bit tough so we picked the boats up and ate them that way. Is this to be expected or do you have a remedy for tough zuchinni? Thank you!

    1. Tiffany says:

      Hi Kell! Sounds like it was just undercooked zucchini which means the zucchini might have been really big/thick and perhaps you just needed more cook time.

  9. Renuka says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was so great! I made it with your alfredo sauce recipe from the link above and it was really tasty! I made the alfredo sauce with almond milk instead of regular milk and it never fully thickened up but it was ok since it was mixed with the chicken! I also added a few minced up mushrooms just for some extra secret vegetable. At the end i decided to broil it for a couple of minutes to get the mozzArella a little crispy. Such great recipe and didn’t make me miss all the carbs! I will for sure be making this again!

    1. Tiffany says:

      Yay!! I’m so excited to hear you love this recipe as much as my family does! I can’t believe I didn’t think to sneak those mushrooms in – definitely adding them next time! Thanks Renuka!

  10. Michelle Murga says:

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds incredible. Do these reheAt Well? Im wondering if these could be a good meal prep option Or if they will get soggy if not eaten the same day.

    1. Tiffany says:

      If you’re going to meal prep, I suggest following the recipe up until the boats are stuffed, then cover with plastic wrap and chill/freeze until ready to bake them. 🙂