Easy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash

Make this easy buffalo chicken spaghetti squash to enjoy while you watch the football game! This a perfect blend of healthy and delicious.

Buffalo sauce and chicken is clearly a classic combo for game day. And for good reason, it is so delicious! To enjoy the decadence that is Buffalo chicken while still eating healthy, I created this recipe. It is awesome and I highly recommend you try it!

I lightened up the usual heavy use of cheese by substituting for non-fat plain Greek yogurt. There is a small amount of light cream cheese to keep the texture and flavor, and small sprinkle of Havarti cheese on top. This keeps the texture and flavor of a classic Buffalo chicken cheese dip without the calories!

The spaghetti squash also adds veggies without overpowering the dish. It would be a great way to sneak veggies in for picky kids! The finished product feels like you are eating a decadent Buffalo chicken and cheese dip from a pub without the guilt. It is also fun to eat straight out of the bowl made out of the hollowed out squash rind!

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

While the full recipe instructions are available below, we first need to cook the spaghetti squash. This is super easy! First, preheat your oven to 400F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy bits. Then, coat the whole inside of the squash with olive oil, including the area near the rind that you cut through.

Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the inside of the squash and let it sit for 5 minutes. The salt will bring out water from the squash. Dump this out to avoid having watery strands once it has been cooked.

Now place the squash halves cut side down on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet and cook for approximately thirty to forty minutes. The exact amount of time can range depending on the size and density of your squash, and your oven. Your squash is done when the rind gives a little when you press it and the strands inside the squash pull apart easily.

Now to Assemble the Easy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash

Now that we have cooked our spaghetti squash, here are some tips to assemble your guiltless Super Bowl treat!

• While your spaghetti squash is cooking in the oven, cook the ground chicken and onions in a large skillet and let it cool. Keep the oven on at 400F.
• Once the squash is cooked, let it cool so that it is easier to handle. While you are waiting, mix the Greek yogurt, spices, and Buffalo sauce with a whisk.
• Now that the squash has cooled, pull the strands off of the rind and add to a large mixing bowl with the cooked chicken and onions. Save the rinds for later! Add all but a tablespoon of the Buffalo Greek yogurt sauce and the cream cheese. Mix everything together and scoop back into the rinds. Top with the remaining Buffalo Greek yogurt sauce and the shredded Havarti.
• Cook the stuffed rinds in the oven for approximately ten to fifteen minutes, until the stuffing is heated through and the cheese on top is melty. You can also broil them for a couple of minutes to brown the cheese on top. Be careful not to burn it though! Let the stuffed squash halves cool for a minute or two. Top with sliced green onions and enjoy!

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