Spicy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats: A Healthy Dinner Delight

Discover the joy of Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats—a guilt-free, low-carb dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 boats

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Zucchini Boats

2 medium Zucchini Choose medium-sized zucchinis for perfect boat shapes.
1 pound Ground Chicken Lean protein; turkey or beef can be substitutes.

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling

1/2 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Make sure it's specifically labeled as 'Buffalo Wing'.
1 packet Ranch Seasoning Homemade ranch mix works excellently too!

For the Topping

1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Melt it for a gooey, irresistible topping.

Equipment

baking dish
skillet
melon baller or spoon
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, then arrange in a greased baking dish.
In a medium skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
Stir in the buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning until well combined.
Generously spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each zucchini boat, then sprinkle cheese on top.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool slightly, then serve garnished with ranch dressing and green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose firm zucchinis and fill them generously with the chicken mixture. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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