Description
This easy, healthy comfort food features roasted spaghetti squash filled with tender chicken, bright broccoli, and a creamy cheddar sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy fall dinners, it’s a satisfying gluten-free twist on classic cheesy casseroles.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Brush the cut sides of the squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
3. Place the squash cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast for 35–45 minutes until tender
4. Let the squash cool for 10 minutes, then use a fork to scrape out the strands into each shell, leaving a 1/4-inch border
5. While the squash roasts, steam the broccoli florets until bright green and just tender, then drain
6. In a skillet over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, milk, garlic powder, onion powder and 1 cup of cheddar cheese
7. Stir until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth, then fold in the broccoli and season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes
8. Divide the filling among the squash shells and top each with the remaining cheddar cheese
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden
10. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: spaghetti squash, stuffed squash, chicken broccoli, cheesy squash, healthy dinner, gluten free, weeknight meal
