Chicken Bacon Ranch Cucumber Boat

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prep the boats: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a metal spoon to scrape out the watery seeds, leaving a hollowed-out "boat" shell.

Step 2

Dry the boats: Place the cucumber boats upside down on a paper towel for 5 to 10 minutes to drain off excess moisture. This keeps your filling from getting watery.

Step 3

Mix the ranch base: In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream (or cream cheese), heavy whipping cream, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, and salt until smooth.

Step 4

Fold in the filling: Add the shredded chicken, 3 tablespoons of the bacon bits, and the cheddar cheese into the cream mixture. Stir until everything is completely coated.

Step 5

Stuff and garnish: Spoon the chicken mixture evenly into the hollowed-out cucumber boats. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon bits for extra crunch. Cut into smaller slices if desired and serve cold immediately.