Description

Spicy and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are a delicious low-carb meal perfect for game day or weeknight dinners. Tender zucchini halves are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning, then baked until bubbly and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that balances spicy, creamy, and savory flavors in an easy and healthy dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Zucchini Boats

4 medium size zucchini

Chicken Mixture

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
1/2 packet ranch seasoning (about 2 tbsp)

Topping

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you’re ready to bake the zucchini boats.
Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then carefully scoop out the flesh and seeds to create hollow ‘boats.’ Place the hollowed zucchini halves in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Cook Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until it is no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully cooked, stir in the buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning until the mixture is fully combined and heated through.
Fill Zucchini: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture evenly into each zucchini boat, filling them generously. Then, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each filled zucchini for a melty, cheesy finish.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to retain moisture and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to brown and bubble.
Serve: Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve them alone or with extra ranch dressing on the side for dipping. Enjoy your flavorful and satisfying Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats!

Notes

You can substitute ground turkey or chicken breast for the ground chicken if preferred.
Adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
For a crispier texture, you can broil the zucchini boats for 1-2 minutes instead of baking uncovered at the end.
Leftover zucchini flesh can be chopped and added to the chicken mixture for extra filling.
To make this recipe low sodium, choose a low-sodium buffalo wing sauce and ranch seasoning.