Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

When the Mexican food craving hits, this healthy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is the perfect go-to dish!  Spiced chicken is sautéed with colorful veggies and served in an oven roasted squash bowl as a low carb alternative.

A Healthy Mexican Recipe

As any reader would know, I love Mexican food.  The issue is, it’s not always the most waistline friendly food around (at least not at my house).

This satisfying healthy chicken fajita stuffed spaghetti squash is my go-to meal when I’m craving some delicious but guilt-free Mexican food.

Summer is just around the corner, so I figure it’s time for me to start incorporating some lower carb meals into my life.  When I’m on a clean eating plan, I always look for delicious keto chicken recipes or a Paleo chicken recipe or anything under the Whole30 diet.

How to prepare spaghetti squash

The “tortilla” of this fajita is a beautifully roasted spaghetti squash half.  The squash can be cooked in either the oven or microwave.  I prefer the taste of a roasted, oven-baked squash, but if you don’t have the time, the steamed microwave version works just fine.

However you choose to cook it, spaghetti squash oven or spaghetti squash microwave, it gives this dish some great texture and makes it a more substantial entree.

Make a homemade taco seasoning mix for the stuffed spaghetti squash

Obviously, I’m a big fan of beef when it comes to tacos (like these crockpot shredded beef tacos and these Instant Pot beef tacos), but I love Mexican recipes with chicken too!  I also love healthy spaghetti squash recipes that combine bold and bright flavors and that’s what this recipe is all about.

How to make a healthy chicken fajita marinade?  By using a homemade chicken fajita seasoning!

It’s simply not worth it to buy a premade fajita marinade or taco seasoning mix when you can make your own that tastes better and costs a whole lot less.

PIN it for later to make this healthy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash the next time you’ve got a hankering for some south of the border tastes!

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

When the Mexican food craving hits, this healthy Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is the perfect go-to dish! Spiced chicken is sautéed with colorful veggies and served in an oven roasted squash bowl.

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Course: Entree

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 563kcal

Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

• 2 spaghetti squashes , cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed (about 3 pounds each)2 spaghetti squashes , cut in half lengthwise and seeds removed (about 3 pounds each)
• 3 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces3 chicken breasts , skinless and boneless , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 lime , zested and juiced1 lime , zested and juiced
• 2 medium sized bell peppers , cut into thin slices (red, green, and/or yellow)2 medium sized bell peppers , cut into thin slices (red, green, and/or yellow)
• 2 medium sized onions , cut into thin slices2 medium sized onions , cut into thin slices
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil , separated3 tablespoons cooking oil , separated
• sea salt and fresh ground black pepper , to taste sea salt and fresh ground black pepper , to taste
• 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese , shredded1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese , shredded
• optional accompaniments: sour cream , guacamole , chopped cilantro , lime slices, optional accompaniments: sour cream , guacamole , chopped cilantro , lime slices,
• and pico de galloand pico de gallo

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.  Coat with the inside of each squash with 1 tablespoon of oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.  Place the four squash halves flesh side down on a baking sheet.  Bake for 50 minutes, or until the squash is fork tender. 
  
• While the squash is baking, prepare the chicken.  In a large bowl, combine the chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, lime zest and juice.  Add the chicken pieces and mix until thoroughly coated.  Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  
• About 10 minutes before squash is finished cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.  Add the bell peppers and onion slices and saute until tender-crisp (about 5-6 minutes).  Remove from pan and set aside. 
  

  In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and saute the chicken pieces over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.  Add the pepper and onion mixture back to the pan, mix together with the chicken, and saute for another minute.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  
• When the spaghetti squash is finished cooking, remove from oven and increase temperature to 425F degrees.  Turn each squash half flesh side up and fill each half with an equal amount of the chicken fajita mixture.  Top with the shredded cheese and place back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Amount Per Serving

Calories 563 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Cholesterol 91mg30%

Sodium 480mg20%

Potassium 1209mg35%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 11g44%

Sugar 19g21%

Protein 33g66%

Vitamin A 3995IU80%

Vitamin C 96.1mg116%

Calcium 488mg49%

Iron 4.1mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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