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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
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Delicious and easy-to-make High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats, featuring tender zucchini filled with a spicy buffalo chicken and creamy cottage cheese mixture, topped with light feta cheese for a flavorful and healthy meal option.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

  • 4 medium zucchini (approx. 795 grams)

Protein & Dairy

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (230 grams)
  • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese (264 grams)
  • 1/4 cup light feta cheese (57 grams)

Sauces & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce (127 mL)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature for the zucchini boats.
  2. Prepare Zucchini Boats: Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the center flesh to create hollow boats, being careful not to puncture the skin.
  3. Blend Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy for better incorporation into the filling.
  4. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  5. Fill Zucchini: Arrange the hollowed zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each zucchini boat, filling them generously.
  6. Initial Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffed zucchini boats for 20 minutes to cook and meld flavors.
  7. Add Feta and Continue Baking: Remove the baking sheet, sprinkle the tops of the stuffed zucchini boats with light feta cheese, then return to the oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the zucchini is tender yet still holds its shape and the feta is slightly melted.
  8. Serve: Take the zucchini boats out of the oven and garnish with extra chopped parsley or a drizzle of light ranch dressing if desired. Serve warm for a satisfying, high-protein meal.

Notes

  • Use medium zucchini for best size balance; larger zucchini may need longer baking time.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken works well for convenience and flavor.
  • If you prefer less heat, adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage and feta cheeses with non-dairy alternatives.
  • These zucchini boats can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Nutrition

Keywords: buffalo chicken, stuffed zucchini boats, high protein, healthy dinner, low fat, baked zucchini

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