Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines tender zucchini with a spicy buffalo chicken filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 60 millilitres ranch dressing
- 60 grams shredded cheddar cheese
- 30 millilitres buffalo sauce
- 60 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and use a small spoon to remove seeds and some flesh to create hollow boats. Arrange the zucchini halves in a 23×33 cm baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, and buffalo sauce. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
- Evenly distribute the chicken mixture into the hollowed zucchini boats. Sprinkle the tops with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–24 minutes or until zucchini is fork-tender and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce based on your spice preference.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg