Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Recipe courtesy of Eating Well

Ingredients

2 (1 1/2 lb.) spaghetti squashes
1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil 
1 lb boneless.skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups chopped yellow onion
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
¼ cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash, cut-side down, on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. (Alternatively, place 2 squash halves in a large microwaveable dish with 2 tablespoons water; microwave on High until tender when pierced with a fork, about 11 minutes. Repeat with the remaining squash halves.) Let the squash cool for 10 minutes. Scrape out the strands with a fork, leaving a 1/2-inch border on the sides and bottom of each shell. Place the squash strands in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in marinara sauce and crushed red pepper. Add the chicken mixture to the bowl with the squash; toss to combine. Spoon the mixture evenly into the squash shells. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
3. Bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

409 calories; protein 35g; carbohydrates 34g; dietary fiber 7g; sugars 14g; fat 16g; saturated fat 5g; calcium 261mg; potassium 893mg; sodium 474mg.