Enjoy a creamy blend of flavors in this Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Spinach. Try it tonight for a healthy dinner!
Author:Virginia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:Serves 4
Category:Main
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced
8 ounces fresh spinach
1 cup chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for topping
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush cut sides with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes until tender.
While baking, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cubed chicken until golden brown; set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until wilted.
Pour in chicken broth and stir in cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add parmesan cheese, thyme, and cooked chicken; simmer briefly.
Use a fork to shred the baked squash strands, mix with filling, then fill each squash half with remaining mixture. Top with extra parmesan and bake again for 10–15 minutes until melted.