BBQ Chicken Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This BBQ Chicken Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delicious, low-carb twist on traditional pizza. Tender roasted spaghetti squash strands are topped with tangy BBQ sauce, juicy rotisserie chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, and red onions, then finished under the broiler for a golden, bubbly topping. Garnished with fresh basil, this recipe offers a flavorful and nutritious meal that combines the best of BBQ chicken pizza with a healthy vegetable base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Squash
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup Stubbs BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Optional: fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the spaghetti squash.
- Prepare the squash: Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and rub it evenly all over the cut surfaces of the squash. Place each half cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash: Bake the squash for 35-40 minutes until it becomes tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Scrape the squash strands: Remove the squash from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Using a fork, gently scrape the flesh to create spaghetti-like strands.
- Preheat the broiler: Change your oven setting to the high broiler to prepare for melting the toppings.
- Assemble the pizza squash: On each spaghetti squash half, spread 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce, sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, layer 1/2 cup of cubed rotisserie chicken, and scatter sliced red onions on top.
- Broil to melt cheese: Place the stuffed squash halves under the broiler for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the rotisserie chicken with shredded cooked chicken breast or thighs.
- For extra flavor, mix some diced jalapeños or smoked paprika into the BBQ sauce before topping.
- If you prefer a softer cheese topping, switch the broiler to a lower setting and broil slightly longer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Pizza, Spaghetti Squash Recipe, Low Carb Dinner, Healthy Pizza, Stuffed Squash
