Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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4.9
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
398 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
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Delicious, low carb BBQ chicken stuffed zucchini boats topped with melted cheddar cheese. These flavorful, easy BBQ chicken zucchini boats are a great way to use leftover chicken and make the perfect weeknight dinner. Options to add your favorite flavors or even make them vegetarian!
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Ingredients
- olive oil for greasing pan
- 4 zucchini medium, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 pound chicken breast cooked, shredded; can also be from a rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce low sugar, divided; I like Stubb's Spicy BBQ Sauce; plus more if you like it extra saucy
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded, divided
- TO GARNISH:
- cilantro
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with olive oil.
- Using a spoon, scoop centers from zucchini while leaving a 1/4-inch rim to create boats. (See note section for what to do with leftover zucchini pulp.) Place zucchini in the greased pan; they should snuggle pretty tightly in there, but if you can’t fit them all in, you can use two pans.
- Brush zucchini with a little olive oil (about 1 tablespoon or so). You can also simply spray them with an all natural oil-only cooking spray.
- Add ½ tablespoon of olive oil to a medium skillet and place over medium heat. Add in onions and garlic, and saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl then stir in shredded chicken, 1/2 cup bbq sauce and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Spoon bbq chicken mixture evenly into zucchini boats. Top each with 1 tablespoon bbq sauce (or a little extra if you’d like it more saucy) and 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 35-45 minutes or until cheese has melted and zucchini is tender.
- Once done, sprinkle the tops with cilantro and green onion before serving. Serves 4; 2 boats per person.
Notes
- You can save the zucchini pulp for smoothies! It's nutritious and incredibly delicious. Here's what I suggest: Add zucchini pulp to a freezer safe container. Add to smoothies when you want a little nutritional or fiber boost. No need to thaw!
- See the full post for tips, tricks, and easy ways to customize these zucchini boats.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2zucchini boats
Calories
398cal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
24.9g
(8%)
Protein
35.8g
(72%)
Fat
17.1g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Fiber
3.9g
(16%)
Sugar
12.1g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2zucchini boats | |
| Calories | 398cal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.9g | 8% |
| Protein | 35.8g | 72% |
| Fat | 17.1g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12.1g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
20 reviews
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