Name: Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash (3 to 4 lbs); 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded; 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed; 1–2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk or half-and-half; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; Extra cheese for topping; Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Description

This baked spaghetti squash is filled with shredded chicken, tender broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce for a comforting yet nutritious dinner. It combines easy prep and wholesome ingredients in a rustic stuffed squash shell.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large spaghetti squash (3 to 4 lbs)

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

2 cups broccoli florets, steamed

1–2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup milk or half-and-half

½ cup chicken broth

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Optional: ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Extra cheese for topping

Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with foil.

2. Halve the squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on the tray.

3. Roast squash for 35–40 minutes until tender and easily shredded with a fork.

4. Let squash cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape out strands, leaving a small border to hold filling.

5. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

6. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in milk and broth and simmer until thickened.

7. Add cheddar and mozzarella to the sauce, stir until melted, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

8. Combine chicken, broccoli, and squash strands in a bowl and pour cheese sauce over, tossing to coat.

9. Spoon mixture into squash shells, top with extra cheese, and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

10. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 squash half

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