Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
I’m not sure what’s much better than this combination! Plus, easy weeknight dinner, full of flavor and makes a bunch for leftovers. Count me in. You’re going to love this new stuffed version of spaghetti squash: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. I love grabbing spaghetti squash this time of year because it’s a great meal prep option and it can be made a ton of different ways. Plus, you can make these stuffed boats and eat it straight out of the squash to save an extra dish or two 😉
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
What you need to make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash:
- Shredded Buffalo Chicken
- Spaghetti Squash
- Greek yogurt (I used Fage 2%)
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onion
- Red Onion
- Sea salt, Garlic powder
How to make Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash:
- Start by cooking the spaghetti squash. Poke holes in the squash and microwave for 2 minutes. Cut in half. Scrape out the inside and spray with a little olive oil and sea salt, pepper. Bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes or until you can scrape out the inside.
- Prepare shredded buffalo chicken. I cook mine in the crockpot by adding 2 chicken breasts with a cup of buffalo sauce. Cook on high for 4-6 hrs until you can shred with a fork.
- Add cooked spaghetti squash to large bowl, add shredded buffalo chicken, red onion, green onion, greek yogurt and spices. Mix to throughly combine.
- Add mixture back into the spaghetti squash and top with shredded cheese.
- Cook for 10-12 more minutes until the cheese is melted. Top with green onion and drizzle in ranch or more buffalo sauce.
Ways to switch up this recipe:
- Use any greek yogurt that you like, just make sure it is plain!
- Top with whatever cheese you like or leave off!
Best way to make a spaghetti squash:
Okay spaghetti squash can be a pain to cook! But it doesn’t have to be. Try poking holes in it and placing it in the microwave for 2 minutes before cutting it in half. Scrape out the inside and then place in the oven to bake for 40 minutes or so.
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Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
The easiest weeknight dinner with spaghetti squash!
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 1/3 cup buffalo sauce (I used a medium buffalo sauce)
- 1/3 cup green onion
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I used Fage 2%)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Poke holes in your spaghetti squash and place in the microwave for 2 minutes before cutting in half. Scrape the seeds out of the inside.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or so.
- Prepare shredded buffalo chicken by placing in the crockpot or using rotisserie chicken! (or preffered method)
- Once spaghetti squash finishes cooking, shred it and place in a bowl. Mix with yogurt, red onion, green onion, spices and shredded buffalo chicken.
- Place mixture back in the spaghetti squash "boats" and top with shredded cheese.
- Place back in the oven for 13-15 minutes until cheese is melty.
- Top with extra green onion, drizzle with ranch and buffalo sauce.
- Enjoy!
