High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Indulge in a flavorful twist on dinner with these High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats. This dish is the perfect blend of spicy and nutritious, featuring tender zucchini filled with a creamy, high-protein mixture of shredded chicken and cottage cheese, all brought to life with zesty Frank’s RedHot sauce. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal, these stuffed zucchini boats are not only low-carb but also packed with flavor. Top them with light feta cheese for an extra savory kick. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, hearty dish that caters to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center to form boats.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
- Place zucchini on a baking sheet and fill each boat with the mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes; add feta cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat (175g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg