Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Boats: Easy Keto Meal
Enjoy the rich, creamy comfort of Chicken Alfredo without the carb overload with these Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Zucchini Boats. Packed with tender chicken, homemade Alfredo sauce, and topped with gooey cheese, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large or 4 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 to 1.5 cups low-carb Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Optional: fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash the zucchini, cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, and scoop out the inner flesh, leaving about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch border. Place the hollowed-out zucchini halves onto a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and set it aside.
- Bake the zucchini boats in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, chopped zucchini flesh, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Add the Alfredo sauce and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and fill each half with the chicken Alfredo mixture, mounding it slightly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top of each filled zucchini boat. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the zucchini is fork-tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Let the zucchini boats rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: To prevent watery boats, lightly salt the inside of the zucchini halves and let them sit for 10-15 minutes before baking. For the best flavor, homemade Alfredo sauce is recommended. You can also prepare components ahead of time for easier meal prep.