Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Cups
A flavorful appetizer featuring tender zucchini cups stuffed with spicy buffalo chicken and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or turkey)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or blue cheese or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and flesh gently.
- In a large bowl, combine your shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and half of your cheese.
- Carefully spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each zucchini half.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini boat.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet, and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Once out of the oven, let them cool for a minute and garnish if desired.
Notes
For a twist, substitute chicken with roasted cauliflower or add black beans and corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, zucchini, appetizer, comfort food, healthy