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Dinner for 4

Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

$12.42for 465 minServes 4

Roasted spaghetti squash is filled with chicken, spinach cream sauce, and mozzarella, then baked until bubbling.

Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical2 lb$2.58Typical price
Chicken breast, 0.95 lb$3.49/lb typical0.95 lb$3.27Typical price
Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical1 oz$0.40Typical price
Leeks and shallots, 0.1 lb$3.49/lb typical0.1 lb$0.41Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical6.25 oz$1.37Typical price
Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical0.5 oz$0.24Typical price
Frozen vegetables, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical12 oz$1.20Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.42

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

  • 65 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersFall

Typical price

$3.10 per serving$12.42 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 small shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 12 oz frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Halve the squash, remove the seeds, and season the cut sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until tender.
  4. Melt the butter in a large skillet, cook the shallot and garlic for 3 minutes, then stir in the cream, mustard, spices, and spinach for 5 minutes.
  5. Scrape the squash strands into a bowl and mix them with the chicken, spinach sauce, and half the mozzarella.
  6. Fill the squash shells, top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and bake at 400 F for 8 to 10 minutes, until bubbling and the chicken reaches 165 F.

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