Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
A delightful blend of spicy buffalo chicken and tender zucchini, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon.
- Combine the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Season the inside of each zucchini boat with salt and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top each boat with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the boats on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, consider using ground turkey or tofu as a filling substitute. Adjust the buffalo sauce level based on your spice tolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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