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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free

Description

Delicious zucchini boats filled with buffalo chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and spices for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini (approx. 795 grams)
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (230 grams)
  • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese (264 grams)
  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce (127 mL)
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup light feta cheese (57 grams)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon to form boats.
  3. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and all spices. Mix well.
  5. Place zucchini boats on a parchment-lined sheet pan and fill each with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  6. Bake the stuffed zucchini boats for 20 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the boats with light feta cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley or a drizzle of light ranch if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

These zucchini boats can be paired with a light side salad and stored in an airtight container for up to three days.