Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Baked spaghetti squash is paired with tender chicken thighs and a colorful mix of broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Olive oil, basil, parsley, and oregano bring fresh herbal flavor to this vegetable-packed dish, making it a wholesome change of pace for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place spaghetti squash, cut-sides up, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and use a basting brush to coat. Sprinkle with dried parsley and oregano.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and the flesh easily separates from the skin, 60 to 75 minutes.
- 4
When the squash has 15 minutes remaining, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Add broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, basil, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cover and cook until the vegetables are softened to the desired consistency, 3 to 8 minutes.
- 5
Remove squash from the oven and use a fork to pull flesh into a bowl. Top with chicken and vegetable mixture and serve.
- Calories 450.3 kcal High 23%
- Protein 30.72 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 49.3 g 18%
- Total Fat 18.58 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.48 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.96 mg High 34%
- Sodium 388.29 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 13.85 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 17.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 268.74 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 7.66 mg Good Source 43%
- Potassium 1466.11 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin A 646.44 mcg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin C 154.66 mg Good Source 172%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 450.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Broccoli, Diced Yellow Onion, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls healthy?
- Chicken and Vegetable Spaghetti Squash Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 450.3 calories and 30.72 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 388.29 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.48 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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