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    Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chicken

    Published: Nov 20, 2016 / 32 Comments

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    Southwestern Spaghetti Squash stuffed with chopped chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, green bell pepper, spaghetti squash flesh, and topped and broiled with shredded Cheddar on top! All of this spiced up with Southwestern spices.

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    This stuffed Southwestern Spaghetti Squash is so good, you'll have a hard time stop eating eat! Great recipe for the holidays or for when spaghetti squash is in season.

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    The flavors of this dish are AMAZING! First, you cook the spaghetti squash according to my detailed tutorial: how to cook spaghetti squash.   Then, you combine all the ingredients in a large skillet with spices:

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    Stuff each spaghetti squash half with the mixture from the skillet:

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    Top with the shredded Cheddar cheese:

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    And broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Top with chopped fresh cilantro:

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    The dinner is ready! And it was surprisingly easy to make!

    Southwestern Chicken Stuffed Butternut Squash with black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, cheddar cheese, cilantro

    4.97 from 26 votes

    Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chicken

    Southwestern Spaghetti Squash stuffed with chopped chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, green chilies, green bell pepper, spaghetti squash flesh, and topped and broiled with shredded Cheddar on top! All of this spiced up with Southwestern spices.  Great recipe for the holidays!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 686 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 1 spaghetti squash whole
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breast chopped
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 green bell pepper chopped
    • 4 roma tomatoes chopped
    • 15 oz corn from the can, drained
    • 15 oz black beans from the can, rinsed and drained
    • 4.5 oz green chilies from the can, diced
    • 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese shredded
    • ½ bunch fresh cilantro chopped

    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 400 F.
    • Cook spaghetti squash according to these easy instructions for cooking spaghetti squash.   
    • At this point, you should have 2 empty spaghetti squash halves, with the flesh strands removed to a bowl.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add chopped chicken breast, sprinkle with half the amount of cumin, half the chili powder, half the amount of turmeric, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through completely.
    • Add chopped bell pepper, chopped tomatoes, drained corn, drained black beans, and diced green chilies to the skillet with chicken, add the remaining spices (the remaining half amounts of cumin, chili powder, and turmeric), and stir everything to combine. Remove from heat.
    • Add the spaghetti squash flesh to the skillet with the chicken mixture. If the skillet is not large enough, use a large bowl and combine the spaghetti squash flesh and all the chicken mixture from the skillet in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and add more salt, and more spices (cumin and chili powder) if needed.
    • Set the oven to broil.
    • Stuff each squash half with the mixture from the previous steps and top each squash half with shredded Cheddar cheese.
    • Broil for about 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
    • Remove from the oven and top each squash half with chopped fresh cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    686
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    24
    g
    37
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    63
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    117
    mg
    39
    %
    Sodium
     
    729
    mg
    32
    %
    Potassium
     
    1595
    mg
    46
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    72
    g
    24
    %
    Fiber
     
    18
    g
    75
    %
    Sugar
     
    15
    g
    17
    %
    Protein
     
    50
    g
    100
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    2335
    IU
    47
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    48.8
    mg
    59
    %
    Calcium
     
    428
    mg
    43
    %
    Iron
     
    5.9
    mg
    33
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Terri J

      December 06, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Delicious dish full of great flavor! Whole family loved it. I served it with sour cream and cilantro.. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 12, 2021 at 5:55 pm

        Terri, your comment made my day! 🙂 Glad you liked this recipe. Serving this with sour cream and cilantro sounds delicious!

        Reply
    2. Kaylyn

      January 14, 2021 at 8:07 pm

      Loved this! It was a great way to be creative with a spaghetti squash! I adapted it as I always do because I am my mothers daughter lol! I used ground chicken instead of chicken breast, used colored bell peppers instead of green, and used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (medium spice) instead of the diced tomatoes & green chilies. I also added garlic, onion, mushrooms, paprika & jalapeño. Topped it off with some sour cream & avocado on top of the cheese & cilantro! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Sheila

      October 31, 2020 at 9:36 am

      We made this , following the recipe exactly, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We’re both on WW’s (formerly Weight Watchers) blue program and it was basically no points except for the cheese. Filling and satisfying! Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 14, 2020 at 8:41 pm

        Sheila, you are very welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing such positive feedback!

        Reply
    4. Karen

      August 22, 2019 at 11:33 am

      Made this without the chicken and it as delicious.

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 6:08 pm

        So glad you liked it and good to know that the recipe works well without chicken, too!

        Reply
    5. Char

      August 10, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Omg this makes a humongous amount!!!!! I ended up using 1/2 of the squash. Did add a tad of salsa and 2tbsp sour cream. 8 (could be more) big servings 3 points! And SOOO GOOD! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 8:19 pm

        Glad you enjoyed this recipe. 🙂 It does make a lot - great for leftovers!

        Reply
    6. Tracy Benkowski

      May 22, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      I was kind of surprised at how good this was! My boyfriend and I really enjoyed it! The only thing I don't like is the amt of sodium in this recipe, which I don't understand because it's all meat and vegetables and a little bit of beans. Anyway, try it! I think you'll like it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        I am so glad you liked this recipe! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your comment!

        Reply
    7. Patti

      April 29, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      So yummy! Hubby and I so enjoyed this!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        I am so happy to hear that! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Patti

      April 29, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      Awesome recipe! Wouldn’t change a thing

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
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