Description
These Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delicious low-carb meal that combines the flavors of buffalo chicken wings with the freshness of zucchini. They are easy to make and perfect for a healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchinis
Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the zucchinis: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers with a spoon, leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Place the zucchini halves in the prepared dish cut side up.
- Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Fill the zucchini boats: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the zucchini boats.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- You can also top with extra buffalo sauce before serving for more heat.
- These zucchini boats pair well with a fresh green salad or celery sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
