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Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos

Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Cheesy BBQ Chicken Zucchini Nachos offer a delicious, guilt-free indulgence for family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Base
  • 2 medium Zucchinis Medium to large zucchinis are ideal for chips.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
For the Nacho Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken recommended.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup Cheese (shredded) Mexican blend or Monterey Jack.
  • 1/2 cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles Optional.
  • 1 cup Black Beans Optional.
  • 1 Tomato Diced.
  • 1 cup Grilled Corn Frozen corn works as well.
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Onions Optional.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Bleu Cheese Dressing Optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Grill
  • Grill Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  2. Rinse the zucchinis, slice them into 1/4 inch rounds and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic salt.
  3. Grill the zucchini slices for about 3 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and soften slightly.
  4. Combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl until coated, then spread over the grilled zucchinis.
  5. Top with cheese, bleu cheese, black beans, tomatoes, and corn, then bake in the oven for 7-10 minutes.
  6. Optionally broil for an additional minute for a golden finish.
  7. Garnish with BBQ sauce, bleu cheese dressing, and optional pickled onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. Customize toppings as desired.

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