Spicy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats in 40 Minutes or Less
A quick weeknight dinner that’s high-protein, low-carb, and crazy good!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and scooped
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie is perfect!)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: chopped parsley or extra hot sauce for topping
Instructions
- Prep the Zucchini Boats: Slice zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out the centers. This makes the perfect low-carb dinner base for our spicy filling.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. This creamy, tangy filling is a protein-packed dinner win.
- Fill & Cheese It Up: Spoon the spicy chicken mixture into each zucchini half. Top with shredded mozzarella for that cheesy comfort food vibe.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden — this step brings melty, spicy goodness to life!
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and parsley, then drizzle more buffalo sauce if you’re craving that extra bold flavor boost.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy option.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg