High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Indulge in the deliciousness of High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a delightful and healthy option for dinner. These stuffed zucchini boats are bursting with flavor, featuring a spicy buffalo chicken mixture combined with creamy cottage cheese and topped off with light feta. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal, this dish is low in carbs yet high in protein, making it an ideal choice for fitness enthusiasts and anyone seeking a wholesome meal. With just 40 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have a satisfying and nutritious dinner that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup cottage cheese (1%)
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- ¼ cup light feta cheese
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and spices; mix well.
- Fill the zucchini boats with the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top with feta cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (approx. 185g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg