Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the tangy flavors of buffalo chicken with the unique texture of spaghetti squash. This nutritious and satisfying meal makes an excellent choice for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or impressing guests at special occasions. With its low-carb, high-protein profile, this recipe is not only delicious but also friendly to health-conscious eaters. Plus, it’s simple to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. You’ll soon find this flavor-packed dish becoming a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (2–2.5 lbs)
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 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).
- Once cooked, scrape some strands from the squash halves and fill with the chicken mixture.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg