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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Zucchini

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 252kcal
Author Brenda Bennett | Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

  • 6 large zucchini or 4 pounds
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 sweet peppers 1 green, red, yellow or 1 pound
  • 1 onion or 12 ounces chopped
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • juice of lime
  • optional toppings: sour cream avocado, shredded Mexican cheese, cilantro, salsa

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Slice zucchini in half lengthwise then scoop out some of the center to make room for filling. Place scooped out zucchini in a bowl and set aside.
  • Rub avocado oil over zucchini boats and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until fork tender.
  • Slice peppers and onion and place into bowl with scooped out zucchini.
  • Add in the chopped uncooked chicken.
  • Drizzle oil into bowl of chicken and veggies and toss together.
  • Whisk together the seasonings and toss into bowl.
  • Spread veggies and chicken onto another baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken and veggies for 25-30 minutes or until peppers are tender.
  • Scoop chicken fajita filling into zucchini boats and add top with shredded cheese if desired. You can return them to the oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese if you like.
  • Squirt some lime juice over filling and add optional toppings if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Net Carb: 7.4g

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 435mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.6g