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Ingredients
2 bone in, skin on chicken breasts 4 medium zucchini 1 head of cauliflower 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped basil 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry the zucchini, chicken breasts, and cauliflower. Slice the zucchini lengthwise without cutting all the way through, creating boats. Remove excess liquid with paper towels. Stuff each boat with a mix of parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in a greased Dutch oven, skin side up. Surround the chicken with stuffed zucchini boats. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the chicken and zucchini. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. While the chicken is resting, steam the cauliflower and garlic until tender. Mash with butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Carve the chicken and serve it alongside the zucchini boats and garlic mashed cauliflower.
Chef’s Insight For a more aromatic experience, add rosemary or thyme to the zucchini stuffing.
Notes To add more color to the dish, sprinkle paprika or smoked paprika on the chicken before baking.
Substitutions For a non-keto version, replace zucchini with rice and cauliflower mash with regular potatoes.
Alternative Preparations You can also grill the chicken and zucchini for an alternative cooking method.
Best Storage Practice Store leftover mashed cauliflower in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Shelf Life The cooked chicken and zucchini boats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 2 months.
Plating Tips Plate the chicken on one side of the dish, the zucchini boats in the middle, and the garlic mashed cauliflower on the other side. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 serving (465g) - Calories: 825 kcal - Fat: 53g - Protein: 50g - Carbohydrates: 27g (Fiber: 9g, Net Carbs: 18g) - Sodium: 840mg