Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowls
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5.0
261 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
405 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowls
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Why should appetizers have all the fun? This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash is loaded with flavor and a totally crave-worthy dinner option.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium spaghetti squash (6-7 inches long)
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken*
- 1 cup freshly grated cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup Frank's Red Hot sauce
- 2 TBSP melted butter
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds, stem, + veins removed)
- ¼ cup chopped green onion (divided)
- salt and pepper to taste
- ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling (optional)
- extra grated cheese for topping
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. For easy cutting, feel free to stick each squash in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften it up just a tad. The knife slides through way easier this way!
- Next grab a lipped baking sheet or a rimmed baking dish and line with foil.
- To prevent sticking, rub the cut side of the squash with a teeny bit of olive oil and place face down on your baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of your squash, and the exterior of the squash will be visibly softened.
- The squash can be roasted and stored in the fridge for a few days if you'd like to meal prep and plan ahead for a speedier dinner. You can also make the whole shebang one weekend and pop it in the fridge until about 30 minutes before dinnertime. Wind up with a little bit leftover? It reheats marvelously the following day! Now let's get back to the recipe!
- While the squash roast, cook chicken via your favorite method or squirrel away leftovers from the previous night's dinner.
- Shred your chicken and combine in a medium bowl with your cheese (I used cheddar and mozzarella), hot sauce, melted butter, Greek yogurt, jalapeño, green onion, salt, and pepper.
- Using a fork, scrape the spaghetti squash bowls to release the delicious strands of squash and mix with your cheesy buffalo chicken mixture.
- Top each squash with a little extra cheese and place face-up on your baking sheet. Cover the baking dish in foil, leaving a little room at the top (like a tent!) so the cheese doesn't stick.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for around 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. For golden bubbly cheese, remove the foil at the end, then change oven setting to broil on high and broil for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onion, a drizzle of your favorite dressing, and even extra hot sauce!
Notes
- I roasted 1lb of bone-in skin-on chicken thighs but you can use anything you have on hand and use your favorite method: crockpot, rotissere, baked, poached... this recipe is a great use for leftover chicken too!
- Serve with celery sticks or a veggie salad for a delicious crunch and extra veggies!
- Nutrition Facts are an estimate gathered using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on swaps and extras.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1155IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
15.4mg
(17%)
Calcium
348mg
(35%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1155IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 348mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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