BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos
A fun, healthy twist on classic nachos featuring crispy zucchini slices topped with BBQ chicken and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 cups BBQ Chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Cheese (sharp cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Shredded lettuce (optional)
- Diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchinis into rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
- Arrange the zucchini rounds flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the zucchini for about 15-20 minutes until slightly golden and tender.
- Prepare the BBQ chicken by shredding cooked chicken and coating it in BBQ sauce.
- Layer the nachos by sprinkling BBQ chicken over the zucchini, followed by cheese.
- Bake again for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add fresh toppings and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with pulled jackfruit. Enjoy with additional toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, zucchini nachos, healthy nachos, party food