Description
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious, spicy, and low-carb meal that brings comfort food to your dinner table without the guilt. These vibrant zucchini boats are filled with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and zesty Frank’s RedHot sauce, then topped with light feta cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, they offer a satisfying protein punch while being incredibly easy to make. Enjoy them as a casual family dinner, a game-day snack, or even customize them to suit dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- ¼ cup light feta cheese
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Fill the zucchini boats with the mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes like chopped parsley or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg