Description
Discover the delightful world of Sticky BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats, a nutritious and delicious twist on traditional comfort food. These zucchini boats are filled with tender shredded chicken coated in a sticky BBQ sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese. They are perfect for family meals or meal prep, as they can be easily customized to suit individual tastes. Not only are they low-calorie and satisfying, but they also combine flavor and nutrition in every bite. Enjoy this fun and healthy dish any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup sticky BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4 medium zucchinis
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash the zucchinis, slice them lengthwise, and scoop out some flesh.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until coated.
- Fill each zucchini half with the chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg