For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ground chicken while cooking. If you don't have ground chicken, ground turkey or Italian sausage also work well in this recipe. To prevent a watery casserole, make sure to thoroughly drain the spaghetti squash and spinach. Feel free to customize the cheese blend with your favorites! Provolone or Asiago would be delicious additions.
Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Chicken
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS13
Indulge in the comforting flavors of classic spaghetti in a lighter, healthier way! This Spaghetti Squash Casserole with Chicken delivers all the cheesy, saucy goodness you crave, while keeping things deliciously low-carb.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate27 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein26 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium890 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
02
Step
2 mins
Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet pan with the cut sides down.
03
Step
50 mins
Roast in the preheated oven until a fork easily penetrates the skin, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Shred flesh with a fork until it resembles spaghetti noodles; transfer to a colander to drain for 20 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
04
Step
10 mins
While squash is draining, heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and crumbly with no pink remaining, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
05
Step
5 mins
Transfer drained squash to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add sauce mixture, spinach, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top.
06
Step
20 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheeses have melted, about 20 minutes.
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Ara Mills
Jul 1, 2025I added some mushrooms and bell peppers to the casserole, and it was delicious!
Angelina Gorczany
Jun 27, 2025This recipe is a keeper!
Camren Gusikowski
Jun 23, 2025This was a hit with my family! Even my picky eaters enjoyed it.
Timothy Rath
Jun 11, 2025I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and it worked perfectly.
Dane Baumbach
Jun 10, 2025I loved how easy this was to make and how healthy it is!
Magdalen Reilly
Jun 8, 2025I will definitely be making this again!
Ashly Halvorson
Jun 7, 2025The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta. I didn't miss the carbs at all!
Elda Gusikowski
Jun 7, 2025I found that squeezing the spinach was crucial to preventing a soggy casserole.