Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats - The Best Keto Recipes (2024)

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These easy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are loaded with chicken, cheese and spicy buffalo sauce! At only 4 net carbs per serving this will be your new favorite keto dinner!

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You guys are loving my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup! It is so easy and loaded with flavor. I wanted to take all of that flavor and pack it into zucchini boats, perfect when you want to get your spicy, cheesy keto kick! This is a great recipe to use a rotisserie chicken to help jumpstart things. Usually ever week I put 2 pounds of chicken in the slow cooker, cook on low 7-8 hours then shred. I use it for recipes like this, soups, salads and low carb wraps.

What ingredients do you need for Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats?

  • Zucchini
  • Shredded Chicken
  • Cream Cheese
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • Green Onions (optional)

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How do you make Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats?

This recipe is very simple and basically has two parts. Firstly, you needs to slice your zucchini lengthwise and and remove as much of the inside of the zucchini as you wish. You want to have a nice well that you can fill with the buffalo chicken.

Secondly, combine your buffalo chicken filling by mixing the cooked shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese and buffalo sauce together. Stuff the boats with the Buffalo Chicken mixture and top with mozzarella cheese. Then just bake until bubbly and fork tender!

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Will Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats work for Keto Meal Prep?

Yes, I find this recipe reheats perfectly. I just store in a microwave proof lunch container and heat in 30 second increments until warm. If you want, you can pack a little extra low carb ranch and Radish Chips for a low carb side and a Peanut Butter Fat Bomb to satisfy your sweet tooth! Some other easy keto lunch prep ideas are:

  • One Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet. This recipe serves 4 and reheats so well. Serve with small sweet pepper slices and low carb ranch or a side salad.
  • Sesame Pork and Green Beans. This recipe serves 4 and comes in at 4.5 net carbs. Since this is my meat and veggie I don’t usually add a side, but I do like to take a little something sweet.
  • While I don’t assemble these wraps days ahead of times I do cook the bacon and store in the fridge so they can be prepared in just a few minutes. I love a good crunchy lettuce wrap and this Keto Club Wrap never disappoints.
  • This one might just be my favorite, I enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! These Keto Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites are only 1 net carb each. Make a double batch and you’ve got snacks for days!

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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats

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These easy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats are loaded with chicken, cheese and spicy buffalo sauce! At only 4 net carbs per serving this will be your new favorite keto dinner!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 4

Calories 349 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup ranch
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1/8 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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.

  • Then in a medium size mixing bowl combine the cooked chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar and buffalo sauce.

  • Top with the shredded mozzarella. Bake 20-24 minutes until zucchini is fork tender.

Notes

Net carbs are 3.4 g per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1 zucchini boatCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 4.4gProtein: 25.4gFat: 25gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 833mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.5g

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Other Easy Keto Recipes

If you are new to Keto try my favorite Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites, they contain less than one net carb per bite and they are perfect for meal prep! One of my favorite easy low carb dinners is this One Pan Cabbage Casserole.It is so easy, cheesy and delicious and it has less than 9 net carbs per serving. Some other favorites, Keto Chocolate Cookies, Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers and Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels!

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FAQs

Are zucchinis okay on a keto diet? ›

Yes, zucchini is keto. A medium zucchini has about 6 total grams of carbs and 2 of them are fiber. So one whole zucchini has 4 net carbs. Zucchini is very popular on the low carb diet.

How many carbs in a zucchini boat? ›

Stuffed Zucchini Boats (4 servings) contains 30.8g total carbs, 22.9g net carbs, 49.2g fat, 67.6g protein, and 828 calories.

What veggies are unlimited on keto? ›

You do not have to limit vegetables if you are on the keto diet or are considering it. Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes.

What vegetables are off limits for keto? ›

Vegetables to avoid in a keto diet
VegetableCarbs per 100 g
potatoes20.45 g
sweet potatoes16.82 g
beets9.56 g
parsnips16.47 g
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How many net carbs are in 2 cups of zucchini? ›

For each cup of chopped zucchini with skin, you will get 3.9 g total carbs, 2.7 g net carbs, 0.4 g fat, and 1.5 g protein, per the USDA. Plus, that same portion size offers an excellent source of vitamin C, with 22 milligrams (mg) per serving.

Does sauteed zucchini have carbs? ›

Denny's Sauteed Zucchini And Squash (1 serving) contains 3g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 6g fat, 1g protein, and 60 calories.

How many net carbs are in 1 cup of zucchini noodles? ›

Zucchini Noodles (1 cup, sliced) contains 3.5g total carbs, 2.4g net carbs, 0.4g fat, 1.4g protein, and 19 calories.

What is the lowest carb vegetable? ›

List of the best low carb vegetables
  • Iceberg lettuce. Perhaps one of the most popular — though least nutritious — vegetables, iceberg lettuce has only 2.97 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. ...
  • White mushrooms. Mushrooms contain only 3.26 g of carbs per 100 g. ...
  • Spinach. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Zucchini. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Asparagus. ...
  • Radishes.

Can you overeat vegetables on keto? ›

Overconsumption of starchy vegetables should be avoided on the ketogenic diet. However, non-starchy vegetables are recommended, especially greens such as spinach, Brussels sprouts and kale.

Can I eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

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