Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe
This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is a flavorful, low-carb twist on classic comfort food. Featuring tender roasted spaghetti squash mixed with shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, creamy kefir ranch dressing, and dried chives, this dish delivers a perfect balance of spicy and creamy flavors. Baked to warm through, it’s a nutritious, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for a wholesome dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/4 cup dried chives
- 1 cup kefir ranch salad dressing
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare squash: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Slice the whole spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the cut sides with avocado oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake squash: Place the squash halves cut-side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on size, until the squash is tender and the flesh easily separates into strands with a fork.
- Scoop out squash strands: Once baked and cooled slightly, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix filling: Add the cooked shredded chicken, dried chives, kefir ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce to the bowl with the spaghetti squash. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated.
- Bake casserole: Transfer the mixture into a large baking or casserole dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes more to warm through and meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of dippers. Optionally, top with blue cheese crumbles and an extra drizzle of ranch dressing for added flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer, substitute cooked shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the kefir ranch with a dairy-free ranch dressing alternative.
- Blue cheese crumbles and extra ranch are optional but add great flavor contrast.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: buffalo chicken, spaghetti squash, healthy casserole, low carb, keto-friendly, easy dinner, baked casserole, spicy chicken, keto buffalo chicken
