Description
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic buffalo chicken flavor. Tender zucchini halves are filled with a creamy, spicy chicken mixture and topped with melted cheese, offering a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium zucchini (about 1.5–2 lbs total)
- 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
- ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or cheddar cheese
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: extra Buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash zucchini and trim ends. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh to create a ¼-inch thick shell. Finely chop about half of the scooped-out flesh and set aside.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the zucchini boats with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing (if using), chopped zucchini flesh, green onion whites, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared zucchini boats. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and garnish with green onion greens, additional Buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, or fresh herbs as desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with finely chopped mushrooms, cauliflower rice, or crumbled firm tofu. To make it dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and shredded cheese alternatives. These zucchini boats can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving, making them great for meal prep or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 349
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Sodium: 833mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4.4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25.4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Zucchini Boats, Low Carb, Keto, Healthy Dinner
