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Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Tomatoes, Spinach, and Feta Cheese

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Mediterranean-flavored easy dinner where roasted spaghetti squash is stuffed with sliced cooked chicken, garlic cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, and crumbled feta cheese, seasoned with smoked paprika and oregano. Gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium spaghetti squash
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice 2 medium spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, brush cut sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, place cut-side down on a baking sheet, and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  2. While squash roasts, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season 1 lb chicken with ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook chicken until done, about 6-8 minutes per side. Slice and set aside; reserve skillet juices.
  3. In the same skillet with chicken juices, add 10 oz spinach, 6 oz halved cherry tomatoes, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook on medium heat 5-10 minutes until spinach wilts. Stir in 6 oz crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove roasted squash from oven, turn cut-side up, and let cool slightly. Stuff each half with veggie-feta mixture, top with sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results or breasts for leaner option. For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven at 350°F.

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