Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (3-pound) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded lengthwise
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the spaghetti squash cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle it with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
4. While the squash is roasting, grill or pan-fry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
5. Shred the cooked chicken into a bowl.
6. Add the buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, and half of the Parmesan cheese to the shredded chicken. Stir to combine.
7. Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
8. Add the buffalo chicken mixture to the spaghetti squash and stir well.
9. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and spicy
• Cheesy and comforting
• Perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal

User Comments:

• "This dish is a game-changer! It's healthy and satisfying, without sacrificing any flavor."
• "The buffalo sauce and cheese combination is absolutely addictive."
• "It's an easy and impressive recipe that always gets rave reviews from my guests."
• "I love that I can make a delicious meal with ingredients I can easily find at the grocery store."
• "The spaghetti squash adds a nice touch of texture and makes it feel like a healthier alternative to pasta."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use gloves when handling the buffalo wing sauce, as it can be spicy.
• If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce the amount of buffalo wing sauce or use a milder variety.
• To make the dish ahead of time, prepare the buffalo chicken mixture and spaghetti squash up to 2 days in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Then, when you're ready to serve, simply combine them and reheat.