# Pesto Chicken Stuffed Zucchini

A flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for summer, featuring zucchini stuffed with pesto chicken, cheese, and tomatoes.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked, shredded/chopped Chicken
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup Pesto
- heavy pinch Garlic powder
- heavy pinch Oregano
- heavy pinch Black pepper
- heavy pinch Paprika
- heavy pinch Dried basil
- heavy pinch Salt
- Tomatoes
- Balsamic Glaze

## Instructions

1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the inside.
2. Add cooked shredded chicken, pesto, shredded cheese, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, paprika, dried basil, and salt to a bowl and stir until combined.
3. Place the mixture evenly into the zucchini halves.
4. Top with extra cheese and sliced tomatoes.
5. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, or air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

## Equipment

- knife
- spoon
- bowl
- baking dish
- air fryer

## Tips

- If you like your zucchini softer, bake or air fry alone for a few minutes before adding the filling.
- Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Yx8xbbCj5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ce452388-530d-4544-905d-d18fbe36acfc
- Extracted: 2025-08-25

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