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Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe

Southwest Spaghetti Squash Casserole is loaded with chicken, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash roasted and flesh scraped out with a fork into spaghetti-like strands
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • chopped tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro for toppings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. In a large oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the green onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 2 minutes then add in the black beans, corn, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir together until combined.
  3. Add in the spaghetti squash strands and enchilada sauce. Stir together until combined and top with the shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until warmed through and the cheese is melted. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and green onions if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 304kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 786mg (33%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 11g (22%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304

% Daily Value*

Calories 304kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 786mg 33%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 11g 22%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

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