BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash
This BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash is the perfect low carb way to enjoy your favorite pizza flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
- 1/4 red onion sliced or chopped
- 2 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup low carb bbq sauce + extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- Ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. For easy cutting, microwave the squash for 4-5 minutes.
- Rub the cut side of the squash with the olive oil.
- Place the squash inside a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- For the chicken, you can use a storebought rotisserie chicken, grill, pan sear, or cook it in the Instant Pot, then chop, or shred, whichever you prefer
- Add the 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce to the chicken and mix well.
- Once squash is roasted, allow to cool until easily handled. Use a fork to separate and fluff the strands of spaghetti squash.
- Remove about 1/2-3/4 the spaghetti squash strands and toss together with the chicken and half of the cheeses.
- Spoon the mixture into your squash boat and top with the onions, remaining cheese, and chopped bacon.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Top with an extra drizzle of barbecue sauce, ranch dressing (if desired), and chopped parsley.
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Nutrition
Calories: 317.37kcalCarbohydrates: 16.85gProtein: 22.67gFat: 18.26gSaturated Fat: 5.72gCholesterol: 79.63mgSodium: 270.88mgFiber: 3.44gSugar: 6.49g
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