Description
Discover the perfect blend of healthy eating and BBQ goodness with these Sticky BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats, filled with shredded chicken and topped with gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Brush the zucchini halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the BBQ chicken mixture.
- Top each boat with a layer of shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed boats on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can prepare the filling in advance and mix it with the BBQ sauce the night before for better flavor. Customize your filling with sautéed mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg