Get the Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Zucchini Boats Recipe
These cheesy chicken zucchini boats is a leftover chicken recipe you will want again and again! Juicy shredded chicken, sharp cheddar cheese, tangy ranch, and crispy bacon come together to make the perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 3 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 1/3 cup bacon, cooked and chopped (about 5 slices)
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese, blended
- 2 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- 1.75 cup shredded cheddar, divided
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Slice the zucchini length wise and use a small spoon or teaspoon to remove the inside of the zucchini and form a "boat"
- Place the hollowed zucchini in a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine the cooked chicken, cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, green onions, half the cooked bacon, and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar.
- Spoon mixture into the wells of the zucchini boats, lightly pressing down to help fill them completely. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar
- Bake 20-25 minutes until zucchini is fork tender.
- Top with remaining cooked bacon before serving.
Notes
- Net carbs are 2.8 g per zucchini boat
Serving: 1 (Nutrition calculated per zucchini boat), Calories: 328kcal, Carbohydrates: 2.9g, Protein: 31.4g, Fat: 19.7g, Cholesterol: 98mg, Sodium: 816.7mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1.4g
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