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Creamy Ground Turkey Spaghetti Squash

This is a super simple yet flavorful spaghetti squash dinner recipe featuring a 3-ingredient spicy and creamy sauce. High in protein, low in carbs, and the squash is perfectly cooked!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy spaghetti squash recipe, high protein, low carb recipe, how to cut a spaghetti squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 295kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash (or one small squash if air frying)
  • 1 lb. ground turkey (use 1/2-3/4 lbs. for smaller spaghetti squash)
  • 3/4 cup spicy jalapeno cream cheese, or preferred flavor.
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth plus more, if needed
  • Chopped or sliced jalapenos (optional)

Instructions

  • If cooking the spaghetti squash in the oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut crosswise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. Season with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 40 minutes.
    If preparing in the air fryer, preheat the air fryer. Cut a small spaghetti squash lengthwise. Season the inner squash with olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place both halves cut side down in the air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes at a temperature of 380 degrees F.
  • While the squash is cooking, heat a saucepan on the stove on medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, and break apart using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Cook the turkey for about 5-7 minutes, then add the cream cheese and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil and let the sauce reduce so it's thick and creamy. Once the sauce is thickened, turn to low and add the pepper jack cheese. Add more chicken broth if it seems too thick.
  • Once the squash has cooked, let it lie on its' side for 5-10 minutes - letting the steam escape.
  • Use a fork to pull apart the spaghetti squash strands from the outer parts of the squash towards the middle. Place the squash into the pan, and gently combine with the sauce.
    Top with more cheese (optional), season with salt and pepper (if needed) and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with roasted veggies, crispy garlic bread or salad!
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 295
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.3g 26%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.2g  
Protein 24.7g  
Vitamin D 2mcg 8%
Calcium 126mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 337mg 7%

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal