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Baked Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley on a plate.
Linda

Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Tender roasted spaghetti squash boats filled with creamy homemade Alfredo and juicy chicken for a comforting low-carb dinner that tastes indulgent.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 2 medium spaghetti squash about 2.5 lbs each, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Two Forks

Method
 

Roast the Squash
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until a knife slides easily through the skin, 40 to 50 minutes. Flip cut-side up and let cool slightly.
Cook the Chicken
  1. While squash roasts, season chicken with garlic powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in Parmesan and nutmeg until smooth.
Assemble and Finish
  1. Use two forks to shred the roasted squash flesh, leaving it in the shells. Transfer shredded squash to a large bowl, leaving a 1/2-inch border to maintain structure. Add cooked chicken and pour Alfredo sauce over top. Toss gently to combine, then mound mixture back into the squash shells.
  2. Return stuffed squash to the oven and bake until heated through and bubbling at the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose squash that feels heavy for its size with firm, unblemished skin. Pre-grated Parmesan won't melt as smoothly - buy a block and grate it yourself. The squash can be roasted up to 2 days ahead; reheat briefly before stuffing and final baking.