Description
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a flavorful and healthy twist on classic buffalo chicken, stuffed into tender zucchini halves. These boats combine shredded chicken, creamy cheeses, and spicy buffalo sauce for a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium zucchini
Chicken Filling
- 1 to 2 pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (2 Tbsp) ranch seasoning
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (your favorite)
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup milk
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and some flesh to create boats, leaving a sturdy shell. Set them aside.
- Make the buffalo chicken filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, buffalo wing sauce, heavy whipping cream, and milk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Fill the zucchini boats: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each zucchini half, pressing down gently to fill them completely.
- Add cheese toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the filled zucchini boats evenly, then top with blue cheese crumbles for a tangy finish.
- Bake the zucchini boats: Place the filled zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm as a hearty appetizer or main dish. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or extra buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works great as a shortcut for cooked chicken breast.
- For a lower-fat option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese varieties.
- These boats can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Pair with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
