Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Spinach. This creamy and nutritious dish showcases the natural sweetness of spaghetti squash, complemented by tender chicken and vibrant spinach. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With its low-carb profile and rich, comforting flavors, it’s a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic
- 8 ounces fresh spinach
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds; brush cut sides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook cubed chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent; add garlic and spinach until wilted.
- Add chicken broth and simmer; stir in cream cheese, Greek yogurt, parmesan, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cooked chicken.
- Once squash is baked, use a fork to create strands; mix half of the filling with strands.
- Stuff each half with remaining filling; top with additional parmesan and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg