High Protein Buffalo Chicken (Printable Format)
Buffalo-flavored chicken and cottage cheese fill tender zucchini boats for a high protein, flavor-packed meal.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
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4 medium zucchini
→ Protein
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1 cup shredded cooked chicken
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1 cup 1% cottage cheese
→ Cheese
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1/4 cup light feta cheese
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
→ Seasonings
06 -
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon salt
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice zucchini lengthwise and hollow out centers to form boat-shaped shells.
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Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth using a blender or food processor.
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In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, blended cottage cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
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Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared zucchini boats, filling each evenly.
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Place stuffed zucchini on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
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Sprinkle light feta cheese over the stuffed boats. Return to oven and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is slightly golden.
# Supplementary Details:
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Blending cottage cheese creates a creamy filling texture that balances the spicy Buffalo sauce.