1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2tablespoonsavocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
12ouncesboneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3cupssmall broccoli florets
½teaspoonsalt
2large clovesgarlic, minced
1cupreduced-fat milk
¾cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoonscornstarch
¼teaspoonground pepper
4ouncesfresh mozzarella cheese, patted dry and shredded (3/4 cup)
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwave-safe dish. Add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave on High until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place squash halves, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until the squash is tender, 40 to 50 minutes.) When cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the squash flesh from the shells into a medium bowl. Place the squash shells, cut-side up, on a rimmed baking sheet.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, broccoli and salt; cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Whisk milk, Parmesan, cornstarch and pepper together in a measuring cup. Add to the pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in the squash flesh. Fill the squash shells with the chicken mixture. Top with mozzarella. Bake until heated through and cheese has melted, 12 to 15 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2018
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
435
Calories
22g
Fat
28g
Carbs
34g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 stuffed squash half
Calories 435
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
34g
67%
Total Fat
22g
29%
Saturated Fat
9g
43%
Cholesterol
87mg
29%
Vitamin A
2351IU
47%
Vitamin C
59mg
65%
Folate
69mcg
17%
Sodium
702mg
31%
Calcium
385mg
30%
Iron
2mg
10%
Magnesium
76mg
18%
Potassium
860mg
18%
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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