Use up your summer zucchini and whip up this easy, cheesy BBQ chicken zucchini nachos recipe! They make for a great party appetizer or a quick, healthy dinner!
I originally posted this recipe back in 2018 with the help of my sweet friend Kristy Denney. She is the best and always has the best healthy dinner ideas! Since then, I have changed the recipe a little, added a few more toppings, and they are better than ever. Zucchini nachos are the perfect way to use up your summer squash and indulge in a slightly healthier version of nachos. Because honestly, who doesn’t love nachos?!
I love good food but I love it even more when it’s easy and healthy…or at least healthy-ish! These can be a great game-day or party app, a quick lunch for mom (just make a smaller version), or make a giant pan for dinner for the family! Easy, cheesy, good!
Ingredients for Zucchini Nachos
All you really need is a few zucchinis and some cheese to make zucchini nachos, but why stop there when you can load them up with BBQ chicken, black beans, grilled corn, tomatoes, etc.? Here is the full ingredients list:
- Zucchinis – picked fresh from the garden or bought from the grocery store
- Olive Oil – helps cook the zucchini on the grill and keeps them from sticking
- Salt and Pepper – adds flavor
- Garlic Salt – adds flavor to the zucchini
- Chicken – you can use rotisserie chicken, grill your own chicken, or use canned chicken
- BBQ Sauce – pick your favorite BBQ sauce or make your own
- Monterey Jack Cheese – we love monterey jack for nachos, but you could use whatever cheese you want
- Bleu Cheese Crumbles – we love the creamy umami burst the bleu cheese crumbles add, and they are totally optional if you have bleu cheese haters in the house
- Black Beans – drain and rinse the beans so that they don’t add any moisture to the nachos
- Grilled Corn – you can grill your own corn on the cob or buy grilled corn from the store
- Tomato – ok, I know there aren’t tomatoes in these photos, but I love some diced tomatoes on top
- Pickled Onions – these are quick and easy to make and add the best burst of flavor
- Red Onions – diced and sprinkled on top
- Bleu Cheese Dressing – I’ve linked to our homemade dressing, but you could also buy your favorite brand
The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. You can also add to or change the toppings to your liking.
How to Make Zucchini Nachos
Zucchini nachos are so crazy easy to make. Even this cheesy bbq chicken zucchini nachos recipe! We like to