Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Sticky BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats feature tender zucchini halves filled with shredded BBQ-coated chicken and topped with melted cheese. This savory dish is baked to perfection, making it a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats
- 4 medium zucchini
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or mozzarella)
Optional Toppings
- Green onions, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the zucchini boats.
- Prepare Zucchini: Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds creating a hollow ‘boat’ for stuffing.
- Season Zucchini: Drizzle olive oil over each zucchini half and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Mix Chicken and BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with BBQ sauce, mixing until the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Fill the Boats: Spoon the BBQ chicken mixture evenly into each hollowed zucchini half.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled zucchini boats to add a gooey, melted topping.
- Bake: Place the prepared zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with optional chopped green onions and cilantro before serving for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute shredded cooked chicken with rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Choose your preferred BBQ sauce—smoky, spicy, or sweet—to customize the flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with cooked beans or a plant-based meat substitute.
- Cheese options can vary; mozzarella will give a mild, gooey texture while cheddar offers a sharper taste.
- To reduce calories, use a low-fat cheese or reduce the amount of cheese by half.
