Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional comfort food. This dish combines tender spaghetti squash with a zesty buffalo chicken filling, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich flavors from buffalo sauce and creamy ranch, this recipe is not only delicious but also low in carbs, making it ideal for those seeking a healthier option. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or prepping meals for the week, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (optional)
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 35–40 minutes until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, ranch dressing (if using), and blue cheese (if using). Mix well.
- Once the squash is cooked, scrape some strands from each half to make space for the filling.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture into each half of the spaghetti squash and return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg