Description
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and nutritious dinner option that perfectly blends the zesty flavors of buffalo chicken with the lightness of zucchini. These stuffed boats are packed with protein and low in carbs, making them ideal for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. The creamy filling combines shredded chicken with cottage cheese and a kick of Frank’s RedHot sauce, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, these zucchini boats are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup light feta cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle light feta cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
- Garnish as desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg