Cheesy BBQ Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats: The Best Comfort Food
A delicious recipe for cheesy barbecue chicken stuffed into fresh zucchini boats, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, onions, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt.
- Fill the zucchini halves with the chicken mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding some crushed red pepper or smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
- Leftover zucchini can be used in stir-fries or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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