Description
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a delightful and healthy twist on traditional fajitas. This vibrant dish features roasted spaghetti squash filled with seasoned chicken, colorful bell peppers, and onions, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this low-carb meal guarantees satisfaction while bringing friends and family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning (or homemade blend)
- ? cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add diced chicken breasts seasoned with fajita seasoning. Saut? until cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add sliced bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook until veggies are tender-crisp (around another 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Turn roasted spaghetti squash cut-side up, fluff strands with a fork, and generously stuff them with the chicken fajita mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half of spaghetti squash (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg