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High Protein Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Delicious and nutritious stuffed zucchini boats filled with shredded chicken, cottage cheese, and a spicy kick from Frank’s RedHot sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center with a spoon to form boats.
  3. Blend the cottage cheese until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and all spices. Mix well.
  5. Place zucchini boats on a parchment-lined sheet pan and fill each with the buffalo chicken mixture.
  6. Bake the stuffed zucchini boats for 20 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle the boats with light feta cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
  8. Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley or a drizzle of light ranch if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using different spices or swapping in ground turkey for the chicken.

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