Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
These Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a flavorful meal. Tender zucchini boats are filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken, onions, garlic, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese, then baked to perfection. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and green onions adds a burst of freshness to each bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Chicken Filling:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ 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 cups 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.
- Prepare zucchini boats: Brush zucchini with olive oil. Add olive oil to a skillet and saute onions and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and mix with chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese.
- Fill zucchini boats: Spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats. Top with BBQ sauce and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is tender.
- Garnish and serve: Top with cilantro and green onions before serving. Serves 4; 2 boats per person.
Notes
- Leftover zucchini pulp can be used in soups, stir-fries, or smoothies for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini boats
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Zucchini Boats, Stuffed Zucchini, Healthy Dinner Recipe
