CHICKEN STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Place halves cut side down on a large baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.  Let cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape squash strands into a large bowl. Keep boat halves.  Meanwhile, make alfredo sauce: Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes, then slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.  To same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add milk and broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and Parmesan and return to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.  To bowl with spaghetti squash strands, add chicken and alfredo sauce and toss together. Divide squash between boat halves and top with mozzarella.  Bake until warmed through and cheese is melty, 15 minutes.  Garnish with parsley before serving.

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with parsley, oregano and basil. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in pasta sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes., Separate strands of squash with a fork. Serve with chicken and sauce. If desired, top with chopped parsley.