Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash (Print Version)
Buffalo chicken paired with spaghetti squash and blue cheese delivers a satisfying, lighter meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 medium spaghetti squash
02 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
04 - 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 35–40 minutes until tender.
02 - Allow the roasted squash to cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Collect the strands in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until thoroughly coated.
04 - Add the buffalo chicken mixture to the squash strands and mix gently. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the top, and bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until heated through and cheese is lightly melted.
05 - Divide into portions and serve warm, garnished with additional blue cheese if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses easy to find and affordable ingredients
- Naturally gluten free and lower in carbs
- Ready in about forty minutes start to finish
- Packed with bold buffalo chicken flavor
- A great way to eat more vegetables without missing out on comfort food
02 -
- High in protein and fiber
- Customizable heat level for different palates
- Good for make ahead or meal prep
03 -
- Carefully scrape the squash to keep stands long and spaghetti like
- Always taste your buffalo sauce before adding it Some brands run spicier than others
- For more luxurious texture stir a tablespoon of Greek yogurt into the filling just before baking
- Blue cheese can be added at the end for a stronger burst of flavor if you love that classic tang