Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 394.9
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Cholesterol: 162.5 mg
- Sodium: 2,159.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 13.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
- Protein: 58.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash calories by ingredient
Introduction
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti SquashNumber of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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8 tbsp Sweet baby rays Buffalo wing sauce (original recipe calls forTessemae’s Mild Buffalo Sauce)
20 oz Great Value Walmart boneless ,skinless chicken breast
155 gram(s) Squash, Spaghetti, 1 Raw Medium size2 serving Green Onion (fresh-1 stalk)
0.5 cup Bell peppers (Green, Red, Yellow, Orange)
2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" lon Celery, raw
Directions
To roast the squash:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Slice both ends from squash and discard.
Stand squash up on one of it’s cut ends and use a large knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise.
Scoop seeds and stringy insides out using a large spoon.
Place squash cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until squash is tender. Baking time will depend on the size of your squash, larger squash requiring a longer cook time. When squash is tender, allow to cool slightly before using a fork to gently scrape the squash into a large bowl. Reserve the squash shells.
While squash is roasting, cook the chicken.
To cook the chicken:
Directions for Instant Pot: Insert rack into inner pot. Add 1 cup water or broth. Lay chicken on rack. Secure lid and select ‘Poultry’ setting and increase time to 17 minutes (19 if the breasts are really thick). At the end of the cooking time, allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes then flip the vent valve and release the remaining pressure. Move chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
Directions for Stovetop: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. avocado or coconut oil and swirl pan to coat with the oil. Add chicken and ˝ cup water. Once the water begins to simmer, reduce heat and cover. Cook chicken for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through. Move chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
To assemble the stuffed squash:
Place squash shreds, chicken, celery, onions, peppers and Buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Toss well to coat. Spoon squash mixture into the squash shells. Return the stuffed shells back to the baking sheet and place in 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Serve with Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch Dressing (for Whole30) or crumbled blue cheese, if desired.
Serving Size: makes 2 half sqaushes stuffed
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZZIEWEINBERG.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Slice both ends from squash and discard.
Stand squash up on one of it’s cut ends and use a large knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise.
Scoop seeds and stringy insides out using a large spoon.
Place squash cut-side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until squash is tender. Baking time will depend on the size of your squash, larger squash requiring a longer cook time. When squash is tender, allow to cool slightly before using a fork to gently scrape the squash into a large bowl. Reserve the squash shells.
While squash is roasting, cook the chicken.
To cook the chicken:
Directions for Instant Pot: Insert rack into inner pot. Add 1 cup water or broth. Lay chicken on rack. Secure lid and select ‘Poultry’ setting and increase time to 17 minutes (19 if the breasts are really thick). At the end of the cooking time, allow pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes then flip the vent valve and release the remaining pressure. Move chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
Directions for Stovetop: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. avocado or coconut oil and swirl pan to coat with the oil. Add chicken and ˝ cup water. Once the water begins to simmer, reduce heat and cover. Cook chicken for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through. Move chicken to a cutting board to cool slightly before shredding with two forks.
To assemble the stuffed squash:
Place squash shreds, chicken, celery, onions, peppers and Buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Toss well to coat. Spoon squash mixture into the squash shells. Return the stuffed shells back to the baking sheet and place in 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Serve with Tessemae’s Creamy Ranch Dressing (for Whole30) or crumbled blue cheese, if desired.
Serving Size: makes 2 half sqaushes stuffed
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIZZIEWEINBERG.