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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Delicious and healthy zucchini boats filled with spicy buffalo chicken, perfect for a high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Boats
  • 4 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and scooped out
Buffalo Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing optional

Method
 

Prepare Zucchini
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
  2. Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
Make Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff Zucchini
  1. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each zucchini boat, filling them generously.
Bake
  1. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the stuffed zucchini boats.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions and drizzle with ranch dressing if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less buffalo sauce. You can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.

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