Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring spaghetti squash stuffed with a savory mixture of chicken, spinach, and cheeses, topped with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the inside with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken and spinach mixture with the cream cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Once the spaghetti squash is done, let it cool slightly. Use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands and add it to the chicken mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the mixture back into the spaghetti squash halves. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- Add some crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed spaghetti squash half
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg