BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Transform weeknight dinner with this BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash! Tender squash boats filled with juicy chicken in sugar-free BBQ sauce, then topped with melted cheese, create a low-carb comfort food experience that satisfies pizza cravings while keeping carbs in check.
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 tbsp 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 Keto 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.
- In a large bowl, 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 to 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: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 2mg
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