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Chicken and Sausage Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Bake

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Erin

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October 9, 2019

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October 9, 2019

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Fall is in full effect over here at PBF…let the pumpkin recipes begin! Let’s start things off with this incredible Chicken and Sausage Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Bake. What’s more cozy than something warm and cheesy, all baked up in a casserole dish? Okay maybe soup, I’ll give you that. But this will still have your cute little fall boots jumping for joy.

  • Chicken and Sausage Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Bake
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You could always make this dish with real pasta, but I’ll be honest – I’m saving my carbs for a PSL or some other kind of pumpkin sweet treat instead. I think spaghetti squash is pretty satisfying anyways, and it doesn’t leave me feeling like I need a nap after eating it. Throw in some spinach and all that pumpkin sauce, and you’ve got yourself a heaping serving of veggies all in what tastes like an indulgent meal. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed!

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Chicken and Sausage Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Bake

Prep: 45 minutes mins
Cook: 1 hour hr
Total: 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb chicken breast raw
  • 2 links HEB Natural Skinless Smoked Chicken Sausage, (136 grams)
  • 4 lb spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed, (yields about 500 grams flesh)
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced, (110 grams)
  • 1/2 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese, (56 grams)
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese, (56 grams)
  • 2 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning

Pumpkin Sauce

  • 15 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk, (4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth, (4 oz)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, (16 grams)
  • 1/2 tbsp salted butter, (0.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 9×13" baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds.  Rub cut side of flesh with 1 tsp olive oil, then season with 1 tsp Flavor God seasoning.  Place cut side up on lined baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until squash can be easily flaked apart with a fork.  Set aside to cool.
  • Add sliced onions to a skillet over medium-high heat and begin to caramelize them, stirring every couple of minutes and lowering heat to medium as they begin to turn brown. Add small amounts of water (1-2 tbsp at a time) to the skillet as needed to reduce sticking and to help steam and soften the onions. Continue cooking down and stirring until onions are caramelized, about 20-30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tsp olive oil in the skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and add to hot skillet. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside and cut into slices when cooled.
  • Add butter and garlic to the skillet and saute until fragrant. Add remaining sauce ingredients, stirring until they are all combined and sauce is heated through.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash flesh into a bowl. Pour thawed spinach onto a double layer of paper towel and squeeze out excess water, then add into bowl with spaghetti squash.
  • Add sauce, caramelized onions, sliced sausage, sliced chicken, and pecorino romano cheese to the bowl. Stir until combined, then transfer to a greased casserole dish (I used an ~11"x7"x2" dish). Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, then bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

Tips & Tricks

I used a casserole dish like this one.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 350g, Calories: 324kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 18g (6%), Protein: 32g (64%), Fat: 14g (22%), Cholesterol: 86mg (29%), Sodium: 537mg (23%), Potassium: 366mg (10%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 7g (8%)

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