This spicy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole is total comfort food with a little twist. If you love buffalo chicken wings, you will love this low carb healthy buffalo chicken casserole. A perfect home-cooked meal that the whole family will enjoy.
This spaghetti squash chicken casserole is great to make with your leftover spaghetti squash and is a delicious healthy dinner recipe that will be on rotation.
This recipe was inspired by my Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Fritters recipe. Spaghetti squash casserole is a new favorite in my house and will be yours too.
You might also enjoy this Low Carb Chicken Fajita Casserole recipe.
Why you'll love this buffalo chicken spaghetti squash casserole
- Savory Spaghetti Squash Bake Casserole: This delectable gluten free spaghetti squash casserole combines the rich flavors of buffalo chicken, blue cheese dressing, and more, creating a healthy and enticing dish.
- Easy Spaghetti Squash Cooking: Learn how to cook spaghetti squash effortlessly with this recipe, making it a convenient addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Flavorful Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: Experience the delightful combination of stuffed spaghetti squash and healthy buffalo chicken, resulting in a mouthwatering and nutritious dish.
- A Blue Cheese Delight: Revel in the creamy goodness of blue cheese dressing, enhancing the overall appeal of this spaghetti squash recipe.
- Creamy Buffalo Chicken Excellence: Elevate your palate with the robust and satisfying taste of buffalo chicken spaghetti, making this casserole a standout addition to your menu.
Ingredients used
The main ingredient in this buffalo chicken casserole recipe is cooked spaghetti squash which you can see how I made in the oven in this Spaghetti Squash Fritter recipe.
- Spaghetti Squash: has a mild and neutral taste and is slightly sweet. It looks like spaghetti when you scrape the inside of the squash with a fork after cooking spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash recipes can vary, another recipe I want to try is a buffalo chicken stuffed spaghetti squash or a cheesy buffalo chicken. Look out for those recipes coming soon.
- Shredded Chicken: adding chicken to this casserole increases the protein but also gives you that chicken wing flavor when it's mixed with the sauce. Use a rotisserie chicken in a pinch.
- Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce: because we want that chicken wing flavor that Franks will bring to this recipe.
- Bacon Crumble: adding another level of yumminess to this recipe that bacon will give that salty and meaty flavor.
- Diced Jalapenos: adding another notch of heat to this dish, is completely optional but I like to live on the edge sometimes.
- Blue Cheese: this is another optional ingredient but you can use crumbled blue cheese or add some blue cheese dressing to this dish after baking.
More low carb dinner ideas you will love
- Low Carb French Onion Soup
- Creamy Keto Pesto Chicken
- Low Carb Pizza Bowls
- Healthy Taco Pasta
- Keto Baby Back Ribs
Recipe Variations
Endless Ingredient Possibilities: The range of ingredients you can incorporate into this dish knows no bounds. Consider the myriad of wing flavors available at restaurants for inspiration. Here are some creative ways to elevate this recipe:
- Dressing Delight: Experiment with various store-bought dressings such as ranch dressing, cheese dressing, sour cream, or Greek yogurt to achieve a creamy and delectable topping.
- Creamy Cheese Infusion: Introduce 2 ounces of cream cheese to the recipe for an extra layer of creamy texture that will take your dish to the next level.
- Cheese Lover's Dream: For enhanced cheesiness, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top of the dish during the last 5-minute broil, delivering a more indulgent cheesy experience.
Additionally, if you wish to skip the traditional hot sauce, blue cheese, and jalapenos, here are some flavorful variations to consider:
- Garpar Gastronomy: Melted butter, grated parmesan, and garlic powder combine to form a delightful sauce that complements this dish perfectly.
- Lemon Pepper Zest: Mix melted butter with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic (minced or powdered), and black pepper for a tangy and aromatic twist on the classic recipe.
These innovative ideas allow you to explore a world of spaghetti squash possibilities, whether you're seeking a creamy, cheesy, or zesty experience while retaining the core elements of the original recipe.
For another spaghetti dish see my Keto Spaghetti Carbonara recipe.
👨🏻🍳 Step by step instructions
How to make the buffalo chicken spaghetti squash casserole recipe
Before you begin, cook and prepare the medium spaghetti squash and the shredded cooked chicken. I find the easiest way to cook the spaghetti squash is to cut it in half and place both halves cut side down in a baking pan with 1 inch of water. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes. See full instructions here or make it in the instant pot.
STEP 1: Whisk together the olive oil, egg, spices and buffalo sauce in a large bowl until well combined.
STEP 2: Mix in the cooked spaghetti squash strands and shredded chicken breast. Then add the crumbled bacon, blue cheese crumbles and diced jalapenos. Mix until well combined.
STEP 3: Transfer to a casserole dish or baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25 minutes and then broil for 5 minutes just to get the top a little crispy.
Recipe Tips
Top Tip: Squeeze the cooked spaghetti squash to remove any extra moisture before adding it to this recipe.
- Serving: serve as a meal in a bowl or fill the empty squash cups and make cute little spaghetti squash boats.
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
- Meal prep: this recipe is great for meal prep lunches as it makes enough for 8 servings.
💭 Frequently asked questions
Yes. This dish is only 5g of carbohydrates per serving and is a healthier option than using regular spaghetti. There is no other added sugar in this recipe except the natural sweetness from the spaghetti squash.
As far as squashes go, you won't find anything like the texture of spaghetti squash. However, you can use a zucchini squash and spiralize it but it would change the flavor and texture and would not really work.
Good spaghetti squash should be firm and have golden yellow skin without any spots or cracks. They usually feel heavier than they look. The bigger the squash the better the taste but will also yield too much for this recipe you can use the rest for other recipes.
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Recipe Card
Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Instructional Recipe Video
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup franks red hot buffalo sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- ½ cup blue cheese
- ¼ cup bacon crumbles
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapenos
Instructions
- Prepare the spaghetti squash as per instructions and link above. Cook and shred the chicken.3 cups cooked spaghetti squash, 2 cups shredded chicken breast
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, egg, hot sauce and spices.½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup franks red hot buffalo sauce, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- add the spaghetti squash and chicken and mix until combined.
- add the crumbled blue cheese, bacon crumble and diced jalapenos (all optional) and mx through.½ cup blue cheese, ¼ cup bacon crumbles, 1 tablespoon diced jalapenos
- transfer to a casserole dish and bake in the oven at 400°F for 25 minutes, then another 5 minutes under the broiler. (Refer to the detailed video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
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🌡️ Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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Genevieve says
This sound like a genius idea and I love the idea of Buffalo chicken. Yum!
Amy says
I love spaghetti squash but have always been stuck for ideas of what to do with it and this recipe was absolutely perfect! Happy to see you used chicken breast too for a leaner meal. Definitely making this again.
Oscar Chimenti says
Right on, enjoy.
Andrea White says
such a delicious recipe! love how satisfying and filling it is!
Kristina says
This is amazing! I love buffalo anything, especially chicken. The spaghetti squash makes it healthier and lovely for the fall.
Oscar Chimenti says
Healthy and perfect for fall 🙂
Freya says
This was such a satisfying recipe, I really loved that it used a lighter squash instead of pasta, but still tasted indulgent
Oscar Chimenti says
Glad you enjoyed it, I love using spaghetti squash instead of pasta.