Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
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4.4
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Description
This recipe begins by roasting halved spaghetti squash until tender and easily shredded into strands. The squash strands form the base texture, mild and slightly sweet. The filling includes bite-sized sautéed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, and broccoli florets cooked tender-crisp. Cream cheese, chicken broth, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, and cheddar combine to make a creamy sauce that moistens the squash and enriches the dish.
The stuffing is broiled briefly to meld flavors and add slight browning on top. The final dish balances the soft strands of squash with tender chicken and the gentle crunch of broccoli, all in a cheesy sauce with a slight kick from optional red pepper flakes.
Serving the filling inside the roasted squash shells adds a rustic presentation and minimizes dishes for cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash large
- 1 chicken breast or 2 small, cut into bite sized pieces, large, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallot finely chopped
- 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 cream cheese room temperature, low fat
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, part-skim
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- salt Kosher, to taste
- black pepper Kosher, 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.4
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