Description
Savor the delicious, low-carb High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Zucchinis
- 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Zucchini: Halve each zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create little boats.
- Season Zucchini: Drizzle zucchini halves with olive oil, then sprinkle salt and pepper.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, half of the shredded cheese, and green onions. Stir until well combined.
- Stuff Zucchini: Evenly distribute the chicken mixture into the hollowed-out zucchinis.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the filled zucchini boats.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish: Optional, sprinkle with extra green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use medium-sized zucchinis for the best structure.
- Can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for desired spice level.
- Chives can replace green onions.
- Fresh minced garlic can be used instead of powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: High Protein Buffalo Chicken, Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Low Carb Dinner