Dinnertime just got a bit tastier with this buffalo chicken spaghetti squash recipe. Remember that buffalo chicken dip you loved? This dish tastes almost just like it – except this recipe is a tad more healthy-ish. Another easy weeknight dinner is coming at ya!
Anyone who knows me well, knows I LOVE anything buffalo. It’s pretty much an addiction of mine, so changing any buffalo recipe into a healthy-ish version is first on my agenda. Some of you may be familiar with the traditional buffalo chicken dip that uses cream cheese and a ton of ranch. Well, this buffalo chicken spaghetti squash tastes almost exactly like that! Except it’s not a dip, it’s an actual meal!
Note: Recipe updated on 8/15/19 to reflect slight changes to the recipe. Photos do not reflect the changes but will be updated in the near future.
Ingredients needed
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. hot sauce – divided (I use Frank’s hot sauce)
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- blue cheese crumbles – optional
How to make buffalo chicken spaghetti squash
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds.
- Brush 1 Tbsp. olive oil on each half, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place face down on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
- While squash is baking, shred rotisserie chicken and add to a large mixing bowl. Add in mozzarella cheese, hot sauce, and greek yogurt and stir to combine.
- Once squash is finished cooking, remove from oven, turn over and scrape out the inside.
- Add the scraped spaghetti squash to the chicken mixture and stir until combined.
- Add squash mixture back into the squash shells and place the filled shells back onto the baking sheet.
- Turn oven to broil and place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, watching carefully so that it doesn’t burn.
- Remove from oven once it’s bubbly. Top with crumbled blue cheese and 1 Tbsp. hot sauce and serve immediately.
Recipe FAQs
Is spaghetti squash nutritious?
Spaghetti squash is a
Is spaghetti squash better for you than pasta?
Spaghetti squash is significantly lower in calories than traditional pasta. But, as always, I’ll let you define what’s best for your body.
Is spaghetti squash gluten-free?
Yes, spaghetti squash is naturally gluten-free. Additionally, this recipe is also a gluten-free recipe.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes, if you need a dairy-free version, swap coconut cream for the Greek yogurt and use a dairy-free mozzarella cheese.
Alternative cooking methods:
- For an even quicker dinner, cook the spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot or Air Fryer.
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Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
This buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is an easy sheet pan dinner that's gluten-free and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp. hot sauce - divided (I use Frank's hot sauce)
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- blue cheese crumbles - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds.
- Brush 1 Tbsp. olive oil on each half, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place face down on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes.
- While squash is baking, shred rotisserie chicken and add to a large mixing bowl. Add in mozzarella cheese, hot sauce, and greek yogurt and stir to combine.
- Once squash is finished cooking, remove from oven, turn over and scrape out the inside.
- Add the scraped spaghetti squash to the chicken mixture and stir until combined.
- Add squash mixture back into the squash shells and place the filled shells back onto the baking sheet.
- Turn oven to broil and place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, watching carefully so that it doesn't burn.
- Remove from oven once it's bubbly. Top with crumbled blue cheese and 1 Tbsp. hot sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, swap coconut cream for Greek yogurt and use dairy-free mozzarella cheese.
- For a quicker dinner, cook the spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot or air fryer.
- Nutritional Disclaimer
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
The Carbohydrate count is high for a Keto diet. If you are trying to lose weight, you have to keep your total carb count to 30 and under. The fewer the carbs, the better for ketosis & weight loss, at least until you KNOW how many carbs you can safely eat while still losing weight from what I’ve been told, or have read on the subject. I eat spaghetti squash in place of pasta, but MEASURE 1 cup = 7g carbs.
I re-read the recipe – 1 serving is a whole HALF of the spaghetti squash!!! So, figure on whatever serving size will equal X number of carbs, & it won’t be as bad carb-wise.
I poke holes in my spaghetti squash & microwave it until easily pierced with the fork. (Large fork that is with my knives) Then cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds, then the pulp.
Hi Kathie, thank you for sharing! I actually don’t categorize any of my recipes as keto, as I’m not familiar with the keto diet. I do apologize if this was indicated anywhere on the recipe. I will say though, sometimes Pinterest likes to add additional tag names such as “keto” or “Paleo,” and I’m not sure why or how that happens.
I am dying for everything spaghetti squash this season, but buffalo chicken!? You’ve taken this to a whole new level of amazing. I cannot WAIT to try this recipe!