Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort dish that combines the hearty texture of spaghetti squash with the bold flavors of buffalo chicken. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, offering a nutritious and satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its zesty buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, this dish is not only flavorful but also low in carbs and high in protein, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. In just about an hour, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal that can be served as a main course or paired with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (optional)
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2–2 ½ lbs.)
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing if desired.
- Once the squash has cooled slightly, shred the insides to create strands and fill each half with the chicken mixture. Top with blue cheese if using.
- Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half of spaghetti squash (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg