How to Make Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta dishes. It combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce and tender shredded chicken with the subtle sweetness of spaghetti squash for a meal that is sure to satisfy any cravings for comfort food. This recipe is perfect for those looking to incorporate more vegetables into their diet or for anyone looking for a creative spin on a classic buffalo chicken dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 small cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Place spaghetti squash cut-side-down on a microwave-safe plate. Stab a few small holes into the squash. Microwave on high until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat a small pot over medium-low heat. Add cream cheese; cook and stir until melted, about 4 minutes. Add Buffalo sauce; stir until combined. Mix in chicken breast and ranch dressing. Remove from heat.
  • Scrape all the squash flesh into the center of each half using a fork. Pour Buffalo-chicken mixture on top; sprinkle with shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and blue cheese.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Bake under the preheated broiler until cheese is bubbling and golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    780 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 169mg
    • Sodium: 1522mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 564mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1056mg