Description
Indulge in Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash for a comforting, low-carb dinner option bursting with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, cut the spaghetti squash in half, and scoop out the seeds. Rub the insides with olive oil and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Place the squash cut side down on the baking sheet. Roast for about 30-40 minutes, or until it feels tender when pierced with a knife. Let it cool slightly before scraping out the flesh into strands with a fork.
- Set the oven to broil. In a large non-stick skillet, spray a little oil and heat over medium-high. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add a splash of olive oil to the same skillet, and toss in the shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about one minute before adding the broccoli florets. Stir in some salt, pepper, and a couple of tablespoons of water, then cover to steam for about 2 minutes. Once tender, return the chicken to the skillet.
- Stir in the cream cheese and chicken broth until smooth, then mix in half of the mozzarella and cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, tasting for seasoning.
- Mix the filling with the spaghetti squash strands in a separate bowl. Spoon the mixture back into the spaghetti squash halves, then top with the remaining shredded cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Use two small chicken breasts instead of one large if preferred.
- Make sure to scrape the squash strands well for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
