Mediterranean Style Zucchini Boats
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Chef :
JKam83
Mediterranean Style Zucchini Boats
A healthier alternative to pasta to incorporate some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors!
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Place chicken breasts in crock pot. Mix Crock-Pot seasoning with water and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
* Step 2
Remove chicken from crock pot (discard remaining cooking liquids) and shred with two forks. Set aside.
* Step 3
Set oven to low broil. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
* Step 4
Add onion to skillet and sauté until translucent.
* Step 5
Turn heat to low and add shredded chicken, lemon juice, chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives and capers, and give a good stir. Cover and let simmer while you prepare zucchini.
* Step 6
Chop ends off of zucchini and cut in half length-wise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the middles, creating zucchini boats.
* Step 7
Place the 8 zucchini halves in a greased casserole dish, and either brush the insides with olive oil or spray with cooking spray. Salt and pepper to taste.
* Step 8
Broil zucchini in oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
* Step 9
Remove zucchini from oven, and turn oven to bake at 400°F.
* Step 10
Mix feta cheese into the chicken mixture in skillet, stirring well.
* Step 11
Use a spoon to generously stuff zucchini halves with chicken mixture. Top with additional feta crumbles and bake for approximately 10 more minutes at 400°F.
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