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Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Golden roasted spaghetti squash strands cradle tender cubes of chicken simmered in marinara with onion, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper. A bubbling crown of melted mozzarella and Parmesan finishes each half with rich, savory satisfaction.

Chicken Parmesan-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Total
1 hr 17 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
52 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
409
Protein
35g
Carbs
34g
Fat
16g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
14g
Sodium
474mg

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) spaghetti squashes
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless.skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 5 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut-side down, on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. (Alternatively, place 2 squash halves in a large microwaveable dish with 2 tablespoons water; microwave on High until tender when pierced with a fork, about 11 minutes. Repeat with the remaining squash halves.) Let the squash cool for 10 minutes. Scrape out the strands with a fork, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the sides and bottom of each shell. Place the squash strands in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marinara sauce and crushed red pepper. Add the chicken mixture to the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Spoon the mixture evenly into the squash shells. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  3. Bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.