High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Enjoy these High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats that are spicy, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for weeknight dinners!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
- Blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until slightly tender.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 619mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg