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Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has all the flavor of chicken enchiladas minus the tortillas!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 -4 servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup Green enchilada sauce
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles canned
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn defrosted
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro optional
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese I used a combination of both

Instructions

Spaghetti Squash
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line baking sheet with foil.
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, spray the inside with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30-40 minutes.
  4. Let the squash cool for about 10 minutes before scooping out the strands with a fork and placing them in a bowl.
  5. Reserve the squash skins placing them cut side up back on the foil lined baking sheet.
  6. Use you hands to squeeze out excess liquid from the spaghetti squash strands, then return them to the bowl.
Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Filling
  1. Preheat your oven to broil.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat stir together the enchilada sauce, green onion, green chiles, corn, cilantro and shredded chicken.
  3. Once the mixture is warmed through remove from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt.
  4. Pour the enchilada filling in with the spaghetti squash strands and stir together until combined.
  5. Scoop the filling back into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the shredded cheese.
  6. Place the spaghetti squash back onto the baking sheet and broil in the oven until the cheese is melted, then serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1139mg (47%) Potassium 1199mg (34%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 1378IU (28%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 382mg (38%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 1139mg 47%
Potassium 1199mg 26%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 1378IU 28%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 382mg 38%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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