Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delightful, nutritious dish that combines the satisfying flavors of buffalo chicken with the wholesome goodness of spaghetti squash. This recipe transforms a simple vegetable into a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its spicy filling and optional creamy toppings like ranch or blue cheese, it hits all the right notes for comfort food while remaining healthy. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish can be enjoyed by everyone, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2–2½ 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, thinly sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the spaghetti squash and place it cut-side down in a baking dish with a bit of water. Bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- While the squash bakes, mix the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, and red bell pepper in a bowl.
- Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to shred its insides into strands and mix with the chicken mixture.
- Spoon the filling back into the squash halves. Drizzle with ranch dressing and sprinkle blue cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half squash (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg