Description
Delicious keto-friendly stuffed spaghetti squash filled with chicken, spinach and cheese. Perfect for meal prep and easily adaptable for vegetarians.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Brush the inside of each squash half with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the flesh easily pulls into spaghetti-like strands with a fork.
- While squash is baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- When squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh attached to the skin.
- Mix the squash strands with the chicken and spinach mixture. Stir in half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Fill the squash shells with the mixture and top with remaining cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with mushrooms or additional vegetables.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For meal prep, prepare everything but don’t do the final baking until ready to serve.
- The squash shells make natural serving dishes, perfect for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 320
- Carbohydrates: 14g
Keywords: spaghetti squash, keto-friendly, meal prep, chicken dinner, vegetarian option, low-carb
