Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Bake

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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Bake

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Bake is an easy low carb casserole dish that you’re sure to love! If you’re on a low carb diet, or just cutting back on the carbs, this recipe is a must try!

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked spaghetti squash, spaghetti squash, spaghetti squash casserole, spaghetti squash recipe

Servings:

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Niki Medlin

Ingredients

1 small to medium spaghetti squash
2 stalks broccoli
1 boneless skinless chicken breast cooked and cubed
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup part skim milk ricotta cheese
3 tsp salt
1/4 cup non fat greek yogurt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Baking the Spaghetti Squash

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
Cut the stem off the spaghetti squash, then cut in half lengthwise
With a spoon, scoop the seeds out of each half of the spaghetti squash
Lay each half of the spaghetti squash, cut side down on a wire rack on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the squash
Once the squash is cooked, allow it to cool, then using a fork scrape the strands from the squash, season with 1 tsp salt, and set aside

Preparing the Broccoli

While the spaghetti squash is baking, cut the broccoli into bite size florets
Bring a large pot of water seasoned with 1 tsp salt to a boil
When the water comes to a boil, add the broccoli florets and boil for 1 minute
Remove the broccoli from the boiling water and set aside

Making the Sauce

To a large skillet, add the garlic, chicken broth, ricotta cheese, and 1 tsp salt and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until combined
Stir in the greek yogurt

Putting it All Together

Add the spaghetti squash, the broccoli, the chicken, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese to the sauce, taste and add more salt if needed
Transfer to an oven safe baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella cheese, and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes
Turn the oven to broil for approximately 2 minutes to brown the cheese

Notes

To cook the chicken, sear the chicken at medium high heat for 2 minutes on each side, then bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.

For a short cut, cube the breast meat of a rotisserie chicken.

In place of mozzarella, chicken, and broccoli try:

gruyere, chicken, and mushrooms
swiss, ham, and asparagus
provolone, sausage, and bell peppers

Once you have the baked spaghetti squash and the sauce, add whatever combinations of cheese, cooked protein, and partially cooked veggies you like.

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