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Spaghetti Squash Gets A New Job
What to do with spaghetti squash? It’s served as the non-noodle spaghetti, and a simple salt and pepper side for too long, so we set out to give it a new purpose. This easy stuffed spaghetti squash combines creamed spinach (which feels rich and healthy at the same time), shredded chicken, and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, all in a Roasted Spaghetti Squash. Serve it with some Garlic Bread or Sourdough Bread and call it a meal!
Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash, Ingredients.
Spaghetti squash (about 4-5 pounds)
Extra-virgin olive oil and butter
Kosher salt, sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Shallot and garlic
Shredded chicken
Heavy cream, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese
Garlic powder, nutmeg, cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes
Dijon mustard
Frozen spinach and fresh basil
How To Make Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
1. Here’s how to cut spaghetti squash. Using a sharp knife (which is safer than using a dull knife!), cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise then scoop out the seeds and discard them.
2. How to cook spaghetti squash. Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and place it cut side down on the sheet pan.
3. Bake the spaghetti squash in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the squash is very tender. For a very thorough look at this process, see our How To Cook Spaghetti Squash for pictures and guided tips.
4. Make this baked spaghetti squash recipe a breeze! Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken!
How To Make Creamed Spinach
You’ve been looking for a great homemade creamed spinach recipe, and we’re here to help. Making Creamed Spinach from frozen is super easy and requires a few of our favorite things: butter and cream! You’ll make the easy creamed spinach while the spaghetti squash is in the oven by cooking a shallot and garlic in butter, then adding the cream and seasonings to the skillet and cooking until it reduces down. Add the parmesan and spinach, and basil, and cook until it’s thick and creamy, about another five minutes.
Tools You’ll Need
A sharp kitchen knife. We emphasize “sharp” here, because the skin of squash can be quite thick, and it’s actually safer to use a sharp knife to avoid any accidents.
A spoon for scooping the seeds.
A sheet pan or large baking dish.
A pastry brush (if you don’t have one, you can drizzle the olive oil and use your fingers as a brush)
A Squash For Every Day Of The Week
Squash has such a wide variety of uses, and it’s almost impossible to count the ways we’ve already cooked them up. Here’s a few of our top hits:
Now We’re Stuffed
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