Name: Chicken Chowder Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced -; 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 2 scallions, thinly sliced -; 4 cloves garlic, minced -; 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1 tsp. ground coriander -; 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -; 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn -; 2 tsp. cornstarch -; 3/4 c. half-and-half -; 1 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken -; 1 c. shredded white cheddar -; 1/4 c. Thinly sliced basil -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Chicken Chowder Stuffed Zucchini

1. 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced -

2. 4 large zucchini, halved lengthwise -

3. Kosher salt -

4. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 2 scallions, thinly sliced -

6. 4 cloves garlic, minced -

7. 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika -

8. 1 tsp. ground coriander -

9. 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved -

10. 1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen corn -

11. 2 tsp. cornstarch -

12. 3/4 c. half-and-half -

13. 1 1/2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken -

14. 1 c. shredded white cheddar -

15. 1/4 c. Thinly sliced basil -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Chowder Stuffed Zucchini

1. Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden, 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate and reserve bacon fat.

2. Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Using a paring knife, score zucchini and scoop out insides, leaving a ¼”-thick border intact. Transfer zucchini boats to a large baking sheet. Brush generously with bacon fat and season with salt and pepper. Bake until just tender, about 15 minutes.

3. Stage

Return skillet to medium heat and heat 2 tablespoons bacon fat. Add scallions, garlic, paprika, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, tomatoes, and corn. Cook until tomatoes are jammy, 6 minutes. Stir in cornstarch until no lumps remain, then add half & half and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook until thickened, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, shredded chicken, and basil until smooth and melty.

4. Stage

Transfer zucchini boats to a 9”-x-13” baking dish and spoon chowder into zucchini. Bake until zucchini is tender and cheese is melty, 15 to 18 minutes.

5. Stage

Top with bacon before serving.