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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats for a Healthy Dinner

These Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats offer a guilt-free, low-carb twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 2 medium Zucchini can substitute with yellow squash
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with ground turkey or beef
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce for authentic flavor
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning homemade ranch seasoning is a great substitute
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with sharp cheddar or dairy-free cheese

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • melon baller

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving about half an inch of flesh.
  3. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil and cook the ground chicken for 6-8 minutes, then stir in buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning.
  4. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each hollowed zucchini half and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, then serve with optional buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra richness, mix in 4 oz of cream cheese into the chicken mixture. Adjust buffalo sauce according to taste to ensure the right heat level.

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