Description
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and nutritious dish that transforms traditional comfort food into a healthy masterpiece. This recipe brings together the spicy, tangy flavors of buffalo chicken with the lightness of spaghetti squash, creating a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare, this dish can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a fun appetizer. With protein-packed chicken and vibrant vegetables, it’s a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs cooked and shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup creamy ranch dressing (optional)
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes until tender; check by piercing with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, ranch dressing (if using), and mix well.
- Turn roasted squash cut side up and fill each half generously with the chicken mixture.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed spaghetti squash half (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg