Description
Delicious and healthy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats made with tender zucchini halves filled with a spicy buffalo chicken mixture, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. Perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free dinner that’s full of flavor and protein.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese for topping
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Zucchini: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange the zucchini halves cut side up in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Mix the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Fill the Zucchini Boats: Evenly spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each zucchini half, filling the hollowed-out centers generously.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the filled boats. If desired, sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled blue cheese on top for added flavor and richness.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is heated through.
- Broil for Finish: Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil the zucchini boats for 2–3 minutes until the tops are bubbly and golden brown, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm for a spicy, satisfying low-carb meal.
Notes
- To reduce fat content, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an easy and extra protein-packed filling.
- These zucchini boats make a great low-carb and gluten-free lunch or dinner option.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 zucchini halves
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
