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Chicken Cacciatore Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is a fabulous way to enjoy an Italian classic recipe with lower carbs than using refined white flour spaghetti.
When I think of the classic Italian recipes I enjoyed eating as a child, chicken cacciatore would have to be one of my favorites. My mom always made it with chicken thighs and that's what I always use.
I grew up in an Italian household so traditional pasta was the only option, and for my parents it still is what they prefer. Although last year I made a spaghetti squash lasagna for Christmas and they actually really enjoyed it, quite to my surprise.
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You can top this cacciatore over whatever you prefer, but if you've not tried spaghetti squash as a replacement to regular pasta, give it a try! You might even surprise yourself at how much better you like it.
Check out my easy video!
While this isn't super low in carbs, you can reduce to a smaller serving and reduce the carbs you see below by half. Then add a nice salad and dinner is ready!
Chicken Cacciatore Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash or 8 cups cooked
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- ½ cup sliced onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red pepper or 1 cup sliced
- 1 yellow pepper or 1 cup sliced
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can 28 oz Redpack crushed tomatoes, BPA free
- ¼ cup Redpack tomato paste BPA free1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Scoop out seeds and drizzle with 2 tablespoon oil.
- Flip over and bake for 1 hour.
- While squash is baking saute onion, garlic, and peppers in remaining 2 tablespoon oil. Set aside.
- Chop chicken thighs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove veggies from skillet and cook chicken.
- Add veggies back into skillet.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes,tomato paste and seasonings.
- Stir to combine.
- Scrape inside of spaghetti squash and top with chicken cacciatore!
Notes
Nutrition
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About Brenda
Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has been Sugar Free & Refined carb free for 17 years and has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet, is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership. Learn more.
Linda Hay
Excellent recipe. Love stuffed squashes and there are many different kinds to stuff! This chicken cacciatore recipe was perfect for a stuff. Only thing I did different was sprinkled it with cheese (Asiago) and put it back in a 375 oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Michele Clow
I know this might sound like a silly question, but the red and yellow peppers...are those hot peppers or bell peppers?
Lynn
I made this recipe for tonight's supper. Eventhough I do love spaghetti squash, I used whole wheat spaghetti and topped it with the chicken cacciatore mixture. It was delicious and got two thumbs up from my husband and picky eater preteen son. It was easy to make also. Thanks for the recipe.
Nutmeg Nanny
I LOVE spaghetti squash. I seriously would eat it all winter long if I could. I just tried talking my dad into giving it a try because I know he'll love it. The cacciatore twist is the best!
Rose | The Clean Dish
I just love the presentation!! Spaghetti squash is definitely a favorite - I'm dying to try your recipe!
Kim Beaulieu
I wish I had this in front of me right this very minute. It's amazing and looks like serious comfort food.
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
This looks incredible. I love spaghetti squash, and this looks like such a flavorful way to enjoy it.
Lora @savoringitaly
I have to get Red Pack tomatoes...they sound like a great brand! Cacciatore is such a no-fuss and flavorful dish. I like finding a new way to try spaghetti squash!!!
Melissa from Hungry Food Love
What a gorgeous dish! The video is so helpful too. Love it!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado
Wow does this dinner look incredible! I love subbing pasta for spaghetti squash, so much more filling!
Liz
I adore spaghetti squash---so this cleaned up version of chicken cacciatore looks divine!!!
Christie
I love spaghetti squash, I bet I could get the hubby to eat it this way!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More
Great recipe, Brenda! My grandmother used to make Chicken Cacciatore all the time when I was little, but I'm loving your version and can't wait to make it!
Brenda
Thanks Lynne! It's a bit quicker than my mom and grandma used to make but it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Love that their cans are BPA free! And I've got to try this. I try not to eat so many grains but it's hard when it comes to pasta!
Brenda
Hope you like it!
Kirsten / Comfortably Domestic
Chicken cacciatore ladled over spaghetti squash is such a great idea! So good and healthy.
Brenda
Thanks Kirsten!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
What fantastic idea for a Spaghetti Squash dinner! This is one of our favorite Italian recipes too and I can't wait to make it with the Spaghetti Squash instead of regular Spaghetti!
Brenda
Thanks Angie!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
This recipe is a winner. Chicken cacciatore is the perfect filling for a spaghetti squash!
Brenda
Thanks Renee, I thought so.
Lauren+Kelly+Nutrition
Redpack tomatoes are definitely the best! I love this healthy twist with spaghetti squash!
Brenda
Thanks My friend!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
I grew up in an Italian household also so I always had traditional pasta. I really need to try spaghetti squash - I'm sure this is amazing!
Brenda
It's a super nice change of pace.
The Food Hunter
I have got to eat more spaghetti squash!!