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This quick and simple dinner recipe requires just 5 ingredients! Zucchini boats are stuffed with ground chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and shredded mozzarella for a flavorful, low-carb meal.
If you’re searching for healthy dinner ideas, these buffalo chicken zucchini boats are incredibly tasty and easy to make, even with just a few ingredients. You don’t have to follow a low-carb or keto diet to love them—any buffalo chicken fan will devour these!
Zucchini boats are a fun, creative way to incorporate more veggies into your meals. They’re a favorite in my family, especially on busy nights, since they’re affordable and come together quickly with ground chicken or beef.
What Ingredients You Need for Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats:
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ packet ranch seasoning mix (about 2 tbsp)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Prep the zucchini by cutting them in half lengthwise and scooping out the center using a melon baller or small spoon. Place the zucchini halves in a greased 9×13 baking dish
3. In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground chicken until it’s fully cooked. Stir in the buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning mix, then fill the zucchini boats with the chicken mixture.
4. Top the stuffed zucchini with about 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, cover the dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.
5. Serve as is or drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. You can also garnish with green onions or blue cheese crumbles. For larger meals, pair with buttered noodles or rice.
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
This quick and simple dinner recipe requires just 5 ingredients! Zucchini boats are stuffed with ground chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and shredded mozzarella for a flavorful, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ packet ranch seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides using a melon baller or spoon. Place the zucchini halves in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground chicken until fully cooked. Stir in the buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning.
4. Fill each zucchini boat with the chicken mixture and generously top with shredded mozzarella.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to brown slightly.
6. Serve on its own or drizzle with ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer dish, especially if following a keto diet, mix 4 oz of cream cheese into the chicken mixture.
- Be sure to use "Buffalo Wing" sauce rather than regular hot sauce for the right flavor.
- Additional garnishes like blue cheese crumbles and green onions can elevate the dish further.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 20g
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