Description
A delightful twist on traditional buffalo chicken, combining spicy buffalo sauce with tender zucchini for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the zucchini boats with the buffalo chicken mixture. Ensure that each boat is generously filled.
- Top with shredded cheese and sliced green onions for that extra flavor burst.
- Drizzle with olive oil and place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats!
Notes
Choose medium-sized zucchini for the best texture. Adjust the spiciness of the buffalo sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg