Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a meal that perfectly marries flavor and nutrition. These hearty zucchini boats are filled with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and zesty spices for an unforgettable taste experience. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, each boat is low in carbs and high in protein—delivering 20 grams of protein per serving!
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese (1%)
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 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 for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers to create boats.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix together shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank's RedHot sauce, and spices until well combined.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the buffalo chicken mixture and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes; then sprinkle feta on top and bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or ranch dressing if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg