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Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

URL: https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/cheesy-chicken-alfredo-stuffed-spaghetti-squash/

Ingredients

The squash

  • 5 lb spaghetti squash

The filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cabot Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Slice the spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the squash and rub it in.
  4. Place the squash halves flesh side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes until tender.
  5. Flip the squash over so the flesh side is facing up and distribute the cooked chicken and broccoli evenly between the halves.
  6. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the milk, whisking to combine.
  7. Stir in the cheddar cheese, parsley, basil, and oregano, whisking until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
  8. Pour the sauce evenly over each squash half.
  9. Return the squash to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
  10. Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-6
Calories
231
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
19g
Sodium
286mg
Cholesterol
75mg

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