Description
Deliciously tender zucchinis cradle a spicy, creamy filling in this irresistible Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe, combining comfort food with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot for baking.
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the center using a spoon to create boat-like shells. Set them aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and green onions until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Generously season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, making sure to blend in the flavors for optimal deliciousness.
- Lightly drizzle the zucchini boats with olive oil. This helps enhance their flavor and adds a delightful crispness when baking.
- Carefully fill each zucchini shell with the buffalo chicken mixture, packing it in for a hearty serving of goodness.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed boat, ensuring every bite will be bursting with cheesy flavor.
- Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is bubbling.
- Once the boats are baked to perfection, serve them warm, and enjoy every delicious bite!
Notes
If your zucchini is particularly watery, blot the insides with a paper towel before filling. Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. For added heat, mix in diced jalapeños or extra buffalo sauce into your filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg