Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized spaghetti squashes, halved and seeds removed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven (Low Intensity):
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Spaghetti Squash (Low Intensity):
- Cut the spaghetti squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the squash is fork-tender.
- Prepare the Filling (Medium Intensity):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced green chiles, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Stuff the Squash (Medium Intensity):
- Once the spaghetti squash halves are cooked, use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
- Distribute the chicken mixture evenly among the spaghetti squash halves, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
- Bake (Medium-High Intensity):
- Return the stuffed squash halves to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve (Low Intensity):
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve each spaghetti squash half on a plate, drizzling with additional sour cream and garnishing with extra cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy Your Green Chile Chicken-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash! (Low Intensity):
Optional: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving for a burst of citrus flavor.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 4 servings):
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.