Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

The stuff of dreams! These buffalo chicken zucchini boats are so easy to make and delicious. You won’t be able to eat just one, I promise ;-). I added a simple spicy ranch sauce over the top with a little blue cheese crumbles. YUM!

INGREDIENTS

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts (already cooked and shredded)
• Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• Melted butter
• Zucchinis
• Blue cheese crumbles
• Celery
• Spicy ranch dressing (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise.
3. Take a spoon and carefully hollow out each zucchini half. Set aside in a 9×12 baking dish or sheet pan.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, hot sauce, and melted butter. Stir until combined and the chicken is coated in buffalo sauce.
5. Add buffalo chicken to each zucchini boat.
6. Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. 
7. Once it’s finished cooking, take it out of the oven and sprinkle the boats with blue cheese crumbles, chopped celery, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
8. Enjoy right away!

Easy Spicy Ranch Drizzling Sauce

1. All I did was take 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing, a splash of juice from a jar of pepperoncini peppers, 3 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until it’s thin and ready to drizzle.

RECIPE NOTES

1. Can I use ground chicken instead in this recipe?
   1. Of course! I would use 1lb of ground chicken
2. What to eat with zucchini boats?
   1. You could enjoy so many sides with buffalo chicken, from french fries, onion rings, macaroni and cheese, celery sticks, and carrots.
3. Can I freeze the zucchini boats?
   1. Yes! You can freeze them after baking. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
4. How do I reheat from frozen?
   1. Thaw the zucchini boats overnight in the fridge. Microwave the zucchini boats on a plate for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Looking for more spicy recipes? Try some of these:

1. Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Walking Tacos
2. Creamy Chicken Poblano Soup
3. New Orleans Shrimp Recipe

I hope you enjoy this recipe! If you make this recipe or any of my others, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

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