Chicken Chowder Stuffed Zucchini

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden, 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate and reserve bacon fat.
  2. 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. 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. 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. Top with bacon before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced
  • 4 large zucchinis, 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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