Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a flavorful and nutritious dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of spaghetti squash and the bold flavors of buffalo chicken. This satisfying recipe is perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, providing a low-carb alternative to traditional stuffed dishes. With its spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch, it’s easy to customize according to your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy it as a hearty lunch or a delicious dinner, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2–2.5 lbs)
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup creamy 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, until tender.
- While baking, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, ranch dressing, and blue cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Once squash is baked and cool enough to handle, flip cut-side up and fluff strands with a fork.
- Fill each half with the chicken mixture and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg