Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
This buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is an easy, healthy, and flavorful family dinner! The chicken is tender and hearty. In addition, the sauce is creamy and slightly spicy. This nutritious meal is high protein and low carb. Great for game days, meal prep, family dinners, and more!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is quick and easy to make.
- Everything is mixed together in one bowl.
- It has the perfect balance between creamy and spicy.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- This recipe takes only 25 minutes in total.
- Great for busy weeknights, family dinners, game days, and more.
- This recipe is high in protein and low in carbs.
- It is Whole30 and Paleo friendly, gluten free, and sugar free.
- Check out this Buffalo Chicken Pasta for another delicious family dinner recipe!
Ingredients & Substitutions
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for buffalo chicken spaghetti squash. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and instructions.
First, use cooked and shredded spaghetti squash. Learn how to Air Fry Spaghetti Squash. If desired, replace the spaghetti squash with pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.
Use cooked and shredded chicken or leftover chicken. Crockpot and Instant Pot pulled chicken are great options.
Buffalo sauce adds a saucy and creamy texture. I love Primal Kitchen Foods for this product.
Shredded cheese is optional. For Whole30 and Paleo, omit the cheese.
One egg helps bind everything together. If necessary, omit the egg.
For the seasonings, use garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika. For a more mild flavor, omit the paprika.
Taste & Texture
This buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is a little spicy but mostly creamy! It tastes like buffalo chicken dip with spaghetti squash.
The main textures are shredded spaghetti squash, pulled chicken, and creamy sauce.
How to Make
Step 1
First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.
Step 3
Mix until combined.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to the greased pan.
Step 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling.
Step 6
Lastly, remove the pan from the oven. Serve hot and fresh!
Expert Tips & Tricks
Follow these tips and tricks to make the best buffalo chicken spaghetti squash.
Use cooked, shredded chicken.
Bake until the edges of the dish are bubbly.
How to Serve & Store
Serve this buffalo chicken spaghetti squash hot and fresh from the oven!
Feel free to garnish with chopped green onions, Ranch dressing, or blue cheese.
If desired, pair it with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buffalo chicken pairs perfectly with Ranch dressing, blue cheese, and celery sticks. It also pairs well with tortilla chips.
Yes, you can cook and freeze spaghetti squash by roasting or microwaving it until tender, scraping out the strands, and then freezing them in an airtight container.
This dish lasts for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven.
Yes, spaghetti squash is a low-carb alternative to pasta.
Equipment Needed
Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: Mix everything together in one of these bowls.
Staub Baking Dishes: I love these dishes for casseroles.
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You May Also Like
- Buffalo Chicken Thighs
- Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- Healthy Hamburger Helper
- Buffalo Chicken Casserole
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Ingredients
- 3 cups spaghetti squash, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce, or hot sauce
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese, optional
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- tsp onion powder
- pinch paprika, optional
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.
- Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling.
- Finally, remove the pan from the oven. Serve hot and fresh!
Notes
- For Whole30 and Paleo, omit the cheese.
- The spice level for this dish is medium.
- Bake until the edges are bubbly.
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or in the oven.
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2 Comments on “Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash”
This was really good! I sautéed some red Bell peppers the first time I made this and it was a great addition. Thanks for a tasty recipe to mix into our meal rotation!
So glad to hear that, Tara! Thank you for the kind review!