Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
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													Spaghetti squash stuffed with a creamy, cheesy, chicken and broccoli filling and topped with more cheese!
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                                Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
 - 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, or 2 small, cut into bite sized pieces
 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
 - 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
 - 1 clove garlic, minced
 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes use 1/2 teaspoon if you want it spicier
 - 2 cups broccoli florets
 - 1 ounce low fat cream cheese room temperature
 - 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
 - 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
 - 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
 - Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
 
Instructions
Spaghetti Squash
- Preheat oven to 400° F. and line a baking sheet with foil.
 - Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
 - Rub or spray the interior with oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
 - Place the halves cut side down on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a knife can be inserted in the flesh easily.
 - Remove from the oven and let the squash cool until it can be handled.
 - Using a fork scoop out the flesh in long strands and put them in a bowl.
 - Place the skin/shell back on the baking sheet and set aside.
 
Chicken and Broccoli Filling
- Preheat oven to broil.
 - Spray a large non-stick skillet with oil and heat over medium high heat.
 - When the skillet is hot add in the chicken, season with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through.
 - Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a plate.
 - Turn the heat down to medium and add a couple teaspoons of olive oil to the skillet.
 - Swirl the oil to coat the bottom of the skillet then add in the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes.
 - Sauté for about a minute then add in the broccoli florets.
 - Season with salt and pepper then add in a couple tablespoons of water and cover with a lid.
 - Let the broccoli steam for about 2 minutes, then uncover and add the chicken back in.
 - Add in the cream cheese and chicken broth and stir everything until smooth and a sauce starts to form.
 - Add in half of the shredded cheese and stir until melted.
 - Remove from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt until combined.
 - Taste for seasoning then pour the filling into the bowl with the spaghetti squash strands and stir together until combined.
 - Divide the filling evenly into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
 - Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted then serve.
 
Nutrition Information
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												Calories  
												377kcal
																									(19%)
																																			
												Carbohydrates  
												33g
																									(11%)
																																			
												Protein  
												24g
																									(48%)
																																			
												Fat  
												19g
																									(29%)
																																			
												Saturated Fat  
												8g
																									(40%)
																																			
												Polyunsaturated Fat  
												2g
																																			
												Monounsaturated Fat  
												7g
																																			
												Trans Fat  
												0.003g
																																			
												Cholesterol  
												61mg
																									(20%)
																																			
												Sodium  
												408mg
																									(17%)
																																			
												Potassium  
												846mg
																									(24%)
																																			
												Fiber  
												7g
																									(28%)
																																			
												Sugar  
												13g
																									(26%)
																																			
												Vitamin A  
												1157IU
																									(23%)
																																			
												Vitamin C  
												63mg
																									(70%)
																																			
												Calcium  
												427mg
																									(43%)
																																			
												Iron  
												2mg
																									(11%)
																							
										
									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% | 
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% | 
| Protein | 24g | 48% | 
| Fat | 19g | 29% | 
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% | 
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% | 
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% | 
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% | 
| Potassium | 846mg | 18% | 
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | 
| Sugar | 13g | 26% | 
| Vitamin A | 1157IU | 23% | 
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% | 
| Calcium | 427mg | 43% | 
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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