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Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash

Mix the flavors of a Thai curry sauce with a healthy dinner recipe idea and you get this Thai Chicken Spaghetti Squash. Amazing flavors with in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 4088 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 small 2 lb. spaghetti squash
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup lite coconut milk
  • ½ large red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 3 tablespoon minced cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places. Place the squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on HIGH for 12 to 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
  2. Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
  3. Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature. Save the shells of the squash for stuffing later.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Add the chicken, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Add the chicken to the bowl with the spaghetti squash.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium. Add the coconut oil to the skillet. Don’t spread it around as it melts. Add the curry paste, ginger and garlic to the coconut oil. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk, and stir to combine with the curry paste mixture.
  7. Add the bell pepper and simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  8. Return the spaghetti squash and chicken to the skillet, along with the cilantro. Toss to coat with the sauce.
  9. Serve in the reserved spaghetti squash shells.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Stuffed Squash Half Calories 408.8kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 22.1g (7%) Protein 40.2g (80%) Fat 17.9g (28%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 97.5mg (33%) Sodium 926.6mg (39%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 8.7g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4088

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Stuffed Squash Half
Calories 408.8kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 22.1g 7%
Protein 40.2g 80%
Fat 17.9g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33%
Sodium 926.6mg 39%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 8.7g 17%

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