Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash

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You don’t need to be an expert to prepare this delicious Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash recipe.

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Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 18 min  | Bake Time:  40 min | Total Time: 60 min

What you need to make Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash:

1 large Spaghetti Squash, (Cut in half and Seeds Removed) 

1 large Boneless Chicken Breast (Diced Small) 

2 tsp Olive Oil

¼ cup Finely Diced Shallot

1 tsp Garlic (Minced)

¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

2 cups Broccoli Florets (Chopped)

1 oz Cream Cheese (Room Temp)

¼ cup Chicken Broth

½ cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)

½ cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)

¼ cup Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt

Salt and pepper to taste

How to make this Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400° degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2. Rub the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes.

Step 3. Insert a knife into the flesh of the squash too, if it cuts easily the squash is done.  Remove from the oven and let the squash cool for 25 minutes.

Step 4. Using a fork, scoop out the flesh in long strands, set to the side. Place the squash shell back on the baking sheet.  Preheat the oven to broil, high.

Step 5. In a large skillet add your olive oil over medium heat.  Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. 

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Step 6. Once the chicken is done remove the chicken from the skillet and set to the side. Add more olive oil as needed.

Step 7. Add in the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8. Add the broccoli, season with salt & pepper and saute for 7-8 minutes. Stirring frequently.

Step 9. Cover the broccoli mixture with a lid, allow to steam for about 2 minutes.

Step 10. Add the chicken back to the broccoli mixture. In a medium saucepan add the cream cheese and chicken broth, stir to combine.

Step 11. Begin to add the cheese and stir until melted. Remove cheese mixture from the heat and add in the Greek yogurt stir until combined.

Step 12. Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture and stir to combine.

Step 13. Begin to add the broccoli mixture to the spaghetti squash, divide the filling evenly. Sprinkle the top with cheese.

Step 14. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted then serve.

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Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

You don't need to be an expert to prepare this delicious Chicken Broccoli Spaghetti Squash recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 large Spaghetti Squash, (Cut in half and Seeds Removed)
• 1 large Boneless Chicken Breast (Diced Small)
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• ¼ cup Finely Diced Shallot
• 1 tsp Garlic (Minced)
• ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 cups Broccoli Florets (Chopped)
• 1 oz Cream Cheese (Room Temp)
• ¼ cup Chicken Broth
• ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded)
• ½ cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
• ¼ cup Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil.
2. Rub the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Place the squash halves cut side down on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes.
3. Insert a knife into the flesh of the squash too, if it cuts easily the squash is done. Remove from the oven and let the squash cool for 25 minutes.
4. Using a fork, scoop out the flesh in long strands, set to the side. Place the squash shell back on the baking sheet. Preheat the oven to broil, high.
5. In a large skillet add your olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. .
6. Once the chicken is done remove the chicken from the skillet and set to the side. Add more olive oil as needed.
7. Add in the shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add the broccoli, season with salt & pepper and saute for 7-8 minutes. Stirring frequently.
9. Cover the broccoli mixture with a lid, allow to steam for about 2 minutes.
10. Add the chicken back to the broccoli mixture. In a medium saucepan add the cream cheese and chicken broth, stir to combine.
11. Begin to add the cheese and stir until melted. Remove cheese mixture from the heat and add in the Greek yogurt stir until combined.
12. Pour the sauce over the broccoli mixture and stir to combine.
13. Begin to add the broccoli mixture to the spaghetti squash, divide the filling evenly. Sprinkle the top with cheese.
14. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted then serve.
15. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 333Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 62mgSodium 461mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 6gSugar 10gProtein 26g