Green Chile Chicken – Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Dive into a culinary adventure with Green Chile Chicken-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, a dish that combines health and flavor in every bite. Discover the secrets of transforming a humble spaghetti squash into a mouthwatering masterpiece.

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Ingredients:

Enjoy a flavorful meal with these simple ingredients:

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Ingredient Quantity
Large spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise 1
Cooked chicken, shredded 2 cups
Diced green chiles (4 oz. can) 1 can
Green onion, thinly sliced 1
Green enchilada sauce 1/2 cup
Fresh or frozen corn 1/2 cup
Mexican cheese blend 1/2 cup
Crema or sour cream 1/4 cup
Chili powder (extra for garnish, if desired) 1 teaspoon
Fresh cilantro for garnish As needed
Olive oil As required
Kosher salt To taste
Freshly ground pepper To taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Squash

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (205ºC).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the spaghetti squash halves.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Lay the squash cut side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Roast for about 35 minutes or until fork-tender.
  7. Let them cool until manageable.

Squash Transformation

  1. Use a fork to gently scrape the interior of the spaghetti squash.
  2. Transform it into spaghetti-like strands, maintaining a 1/2-inch border.
  3. Transfer strands to a colander to drain excess moisture.

Southwestern Filling

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, green chiles, green onion, enchilada sauce, corn, chili powder, crema, and cilantro.
  2. Gently fold spaghetti squash strands into the mixture, ensuring even coating.

Stuff the Squash

  1. Equally divide the flavorful southwestern filling between the emptied squash shells.
  2. Place them back onto the baking sheet.

Cheesy Topping

  1. Generously sprinkle Mexican cheese blend over the stuffed squashes, ensuring a good cheesy layer.

Bake to Perfection

  1. Pop the stuffed squashes back into the oven.
  2. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serving

  1. Once out of the oven, sprinkle more chili powder for added zing (optional).
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy a guilt-free, flavor-packed meal!

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