Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Juicy, spicy ground chicken tucked into tender zucchini halves, topped with melty mozzarella—these Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are bold, cheesy, and totally satisfying. A perfect lighter twist on your favorite wing flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 (2 boats each) 1x
Ingredients
4 small-medium zucchini (about 1¾ lbs)
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup Buffalo wing sauce (not regular hot sauce)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out centers with a spoon to make boats.
Arrange zucchini boats in a baking dish.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground chicken until fully browned. Stir in Buffalo sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Spoon chicken mixture into zucchini boats and top with mozzarella cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with green onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 28g
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