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Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs Stuffed In Spaghetti Squash

Delicious garlic butter chicken meatballs served in roasted spaghetti squash for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drizzle the halved spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Make the Chicken Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands.
  2. Place the spaghetti squash strands on a serving plate, top with chicken meatballs, and drizzle with garlic butter sauce.
  3. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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