Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and nutritious dish that perfectly melds the bold flavors of buffalo chicken with the health benefits of spaghetti squash. This recipe is excellent for family dinners or meal prep, offering a low-carb option that doesn’t compromise on taste. With tender chicken enveloped in zesty buffalo sauce, all served in a roasted spaghetti squash shell, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that your guests will rave about. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this dish is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup creamy ranch dressing (optional)
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and brush with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, and red bell pepper.
- Once baked, flip squash halves over and fluff strands with a fork. Fill generously with the chicken mixture.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and sprinkle blue cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (about 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg