Description
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delightful fusion of tender zucchini filled with a creamy, spicy buffalo chicken mixture. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the zucchini and a burst of flavor from the tangy buffalo sauce, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- Zucchini: 4 medium-sized, halved lengthwise and scooped out
- Chicken: 2 cups cooked, shredded (preferably rotisserie)
- Buffalo Sauce: 1/2 cup (adjust to taste)
- Cream Cheese: 4 oz, softened
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup shredded, divided
- Green Onions: 2, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon (for drizzling)
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and half of the cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Season the mixture with salt to taste.
- Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Fill each zucchini half generously with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the filled zucchini boats.
- 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 chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the buffalo chicken mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just fill the zucchini boats and bake when ready to serve.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese. You can also use ground turkey or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main dish/appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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