Dinner for 4
Chicken Zucchini Boats
$9.78for 460 minServes 4
Zucchini halves hold saucy chicken and mozzarella, then bake until tender for a simple vegetable-filled dinner.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $3.58Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.78 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$2.45 per serving$9.78 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper (optional)
- fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Halve the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the centers, leaving sturdy shells.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, marinara sauce, salt, and pepper and heat for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the zucchini shells in the baking dish, fill them with the chicken mixture, and cover the dish with foil.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Bake for 25 minutes, remove the foil, add the mozzarella, and bake for 8 minutes until melted.
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