Description
These Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender zucchini filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, onions, garlic, and BBQ sauce, then topped with melted cheddar cheese – it’s a flavor explosion in every bite!
Ingredients
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Zucchini Boats:
- Olive oil, for greasing pan
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise (look for zucchini that is similar in size)
BBQ Chicken Mixture:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) cooked shredded chicken breast (can also be from a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 cup low sugar bbq sauce, divided (I like Stubb’s Spicy BBQ Sauce), plus more if you like it extra saucy
- 1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
To garnish:
- Cilantro
- Green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare zucchini: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch pan with olive oil. Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini while leaving a 1/4-inch rim to create boats. Place zucchini in the greased pan.
- Cook onion and garlic: In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Prepare chicken mixture: In a bowl, combine cooked chicken, sauteed onions and garlic, 1/2 cup bbq sauce, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Fill zucchini boats: Spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats. Top with additional bbq sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Leftover zucchini pulp can be used in soups, stir-fries, or smoothies for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
