Chicken and Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Romano cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar cheese provides a similar texture and flavor.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Scrub the squash clean and dry thoroughly. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Drizzle the squash with olive oil and brush over the entire surface. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place cut-side down on the lined baking sheet.

Bake squash for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender when pierced with a fork.

When cool enough to handle, gently scrape out the squash with a fork to remove the flesh in long strands.

Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often. Remove chicken and set aside.

Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and shallots. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add broccoli and 1-2 tablespoons of water to the skillet. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Add chicken and broccoli mixture, mixing well. Stir in parmesan and half of the shredded mozzarella.

Transfer cooked spaghetti squash strands to the mixing bowl with chicken, broccoli, and cheeses. Mix gently to combine. Divide mixture between the squash halves. Top with remaining mozzarella and place face up on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with foil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

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