Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats (keto, low-carb, + paleo)

March 21, 2018 By Leanne Vogel July 18, 2018

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats #keto #lowcarb #highfat #theketodiet

Keto chicken enchilada zucchini boats with the perfect spice blend, tender bone broth simmered chicken, fresh veggies, and all of your favorite toppings with dairy-free options.

I might be a day late for Taco Tuesday, but why should we relegate a dinner fiesta to only one day? I’m doing something new: Enchilada Everyday, starting now.

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The chicken in this dish is simmered for 2 hours in bone broth… it’s juicy and tender and not only does it taste good, it makes you feel bueno, and that’s definitely a reason to celebrate.

I mean, look at those colors! It’s a zucchini boat fiesta, for sure.

I used Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth for this recipe because it’s my favorite. I’ve been talking about bone broth a LOT lately – it’s got a ton of health benefits, it tastes great, it’s perfect for keto, and I absolutely love cooking with it. The only thing is, making bone broth at home, (which is an RV for me!) isn’t always feasible.

Luckily, I don’t have to worry about making my own bone broth anymore because Kettle & Fire makes shelf-stable bone broths with the highest quality organic free range chicken bones, herbs, and vegetables, and no preservatives or additives. Plus, Kettle & Fire simmers their chicken bones for 10+ hours with apple cider vinegar and sea salt to draw out all the benefits of essential amino acids and gut-supporting collagen.

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Now, let’s get to the recipe!

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats (keto + paleo)

Author: Leanne Vogel

Recipe type: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Keto, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Serves: 6

All the flavors of chicken enchiladas without the gluten! Tender chicken thighs simmered in bone broth for ultimate juiciness, with fresh veggies, enchilada spices, and your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Chicken Enchilada Boats:

2 lbs (910 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
16 fl oz (475 ml) Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth
½ cup (140 g) tomato sauce
1 small (90 g) yellow onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons avocado oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
¼ teaspoon gray sea salt
3 medium (600 g) zucchinis, sliced in half lengthwise
1 cup (112 g) shredded dairy-free or regular cheese, optional

Toppings:

1 batch vegan sour cream, optional
1 tomato, diced
Handful fresh cilantro, diced

Instructions

Place chicken thighs and bone broth in a stock pot or your InstantPot Pressure Cooker. If using a stock pot, cover and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. If using an InstantPot Pressure Cooker, set to high pressure for 35 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Strain the bone broth from the chicken and shred the chicken in the pot or pressure cooker. Add the tomato sauce, diced onion, diced bell pepper, avocado oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground cayenne, and salt. Stir to coat.
Scoop out the insides from the zucchini pieces, leaving about ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness on all sides. Place the zucchini pieces scoop side up on a cookie sheet.
Divide the chicken mixture between the zucchini pieces. Then, cover in cheese if using. Transfer the cookie sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cheese has melted and zucchini is fork-tender.
Remove from the oven and top with sour cream, tomato, and cilantro.

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