30 Minute BBQ Chicken Zucchini Boats

By @joyfulhealthyeats

Loaded with flavor, low in calories and high in protein. The perfect easy healthy recipe for a quick weeknight dinner your family will love!

Ingredients:

3 zucchini, halved (seeds removed)

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded

½ cup BBQ sauce

⅓ cup shredded mexican cheese

1 avocado, sliced

½ cup halved cherry tomatoes

¼ cup diced green onions

3 tablespoons of ranch dressing to drizzle

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Scoop the seeds out of the zucchini halves, leaving a little about a ½" hole carved out of the center (similar to a boat). Place the zucchini flesh side up in a 9x13 casserole dish.

Add shredded chicken and BBQ sauce to a small bowl. Toss to coat all the chicken with BBQ sauce.

Fill the zucchini boats with the BBQ chicken mixture. (about ¼-1/3 cup for each zucchini boat)

Sprinkle with mexican cheese on top.

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. (NOTE: I like my zucchini with a bite, if you would like yours more tender bake for an additional 5-10 minutes for desired tenderness)

Remove from oven.

Garnish with avocado, tomatoes, green onion, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Serve.