Description
These High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delightful fusion of tender zucchini and spicy buffalo chicken, creating a dish that is both juicy and flavorful. The creamy cheese topping adds a rich texture that perfectly balances the heat of the buffalo sauce, making each bite a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- Zucchini: 4 medium-sized, halved lengthwise and scooped out
- Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Toppings:
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and fill each half with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top of the stuffed zucchini.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the buffalo chicken filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker option, or swap buffalo sauce for BBQ sauce for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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