Spaghetti Squash Makes a Perfect Healthy Casserole When You Add Chicken Sausage

by Kristi Rimkus on December 4, 2012


It wasn’t until I shared this recipe for Easy Cheesy Spaghetti Squash that I finally mastered the art of cooking this stringy squash.

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash

Previous attempts to produce a spaghetti-like texture were complete failures. Most often I would end up with a mushy mess.

Not in the least appealing. 

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash

As you can see, I have the hang of it now. My squash is tender, yet firm enough to pull apart into lovely strands.

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash Casserole
To finish off our easy casserole recipe we tossed in spaghetti sauce, chunks of pre-cooked chicken sausage, kale, and chopped olives. It doesn’t get any easier to put dinner on the table.

Are you a spaghetti squash fan? If so, leave a comment and share with us how you cook your squash to stringy perfection!

Happy, healthy cooking!

Chicken Sausage and Spaghetti Squash

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces precooked chicken sausage link, sliced and quartered
  • 3 cups spaghetti squash, cooked and pulled apart
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup kale, shredded and packed
  • ½ cup low sugar spaghetti sauce
  • 10 large black olives, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add chicken broth. Then add onions and cook for 3 - 5 minutes until softened. Add kale and garlic. Cook another few minutes to wilt kale. Add sausage, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti squash. Place in a casserole dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes to finish cooking. Toss in olives and serve.

Notes

Food energy: 418kcal Weight Watchers PointsPlus 10 Saturated fatty acids: 4.94g Monounsaturated fatty acids: 7.76g Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 6.16g Total fat: 18.86g Calories from fat: 169 Cholesterol: 181mg Carbohydrate, by difference: 30.76g Total dietary fiber: 5.37g Protein: 22.34g

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Anita at Hungry Couple December 4, 2012 at 10:05 am

I also haven’t quite mastered it but you’ve inspired me to try again.
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krimkus December 4, 2012 at 8:12 pm

Do keep trying. It sure took me awhile to figure it out, but I’m glad it did. My husband never complains when I change it up for pasta. :)

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Alyssa (Everyday Maven) December 4, 2012 at 4:56 pm

I love spaghetti squash! I do a lot of spaghetti squash with chicken sausage and pasta sauce or turkey meatballs – sooooo good!
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krimkus December 4, 2012 at 8:11 pm

Great idea to add turkey meatballs. Definitely a spaghetti like dish then, right?

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EA-The Spicy RD December 4, 2012 at 5:14 pm

It’s been too long since I’ve cooked spaghetti squash, but you have convinced me to try again with this delicious looking recipe. Love the short list of ingredients too!
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krimkus December 4, 2012 at 8:11 pm

I’m finding I can keep the calories down much better with a shorter list of ingredients and lots of veggies. :)

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Colleen,The Smart Cookie Cook December 4, 2012 at 5:51 pm

Mmm you certainly have perfected spaghetti squash! I love the stuff, and this is a great way to serve it up.
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krimkus December 4, 2012 at 8:09 pm

You can’t miss when you add sausage of any kind, right?

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kitchenriffs December 4, 2012 at 6:38 pm

Nice recipe. I’ve never cooked with spaghetti squash before, although I certainly know of its virtues. And I like the idea of having a “pasta” dish where the pasta is so healthy and flavorful. I like the flavors you’ve put together here – good stuff. Thanks.
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krimkus December 4, 2012 at 8:08 pm

I have to admit, I’m not a big pasta fan, so spaghetti squash is a good replacement for the pasta I would normally add to a dish. :)

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Juliana December 4, 2012 at 9:16 pm

I love using chicken sausage…and this looks delicious paired with spaghetti squash…a great low carb dish :)
Hope you are having a wonderful week Kristi!
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krimkus December 5, 2012 at 7:40 am

Have you tried the apple chicken sausage? I love it! Have a good day. :)

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Angie@Angie's Recipes December 5, 2012 at 2:36 am

That’s my kind of casserole…healthy, yet hearty, flavourful and comforting.
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krimkus December 5, 2012 at 7:40 am

I love all kinds of squashes, so I was pretty happy when I could finally get this squash to turn out. Have a good day. :)

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Belinda @zomppa December 5, 2012 at 4:14 am

Think you it this one down to an art form!
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krimkus December 5, 2012 at 7:38 am

We made a cheesy version that was really good. Have a terrific day!

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Brent | Cookapalooza December 5, 2012 at 6:36 am

I’ve never cooked or tasted spaghetti squash. This dish looks so good it has me thinking I should finally give it a try!
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krimkus December 5, 2012 at 7:37 am

It’s worth cooking up just for the fun of shredding it into strands. :)

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Rachael {SimplyFreshCooking} December 5, 2012 at 10:00 am

Yum! This looks awesome! I am a total kale freak. I keep hearing that people are sick of seeing kale this, kale that, but not me. I could look at recipes with kale in them all day/every day! :) I’m pretty new to spaghetti squash, but I’m a total fan. :)
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Deliciously Organic December 6, 2012 at 10:02 am

What a wonderful combination! I absolutely love spaghetti squash, kale and sausage.
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Food Jaunts December 11, 2012 at 10:27 am

I swear I commented on this post because I remember the gorgeous photo! It looks super yum. I’m liking the match between the squash, kale and chicken sausage.
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krimkus December 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm

I’ve become a spaghetti squash fanatic now that I know how to cook it! :)

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Aggie December 13, 2012 at 7:02 pm

This looks amazing. My kind of meal for sure!!
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GiGi Eats Celebrities April 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm

WHoa! THIS makes me so very hungry – I am completely obsessed with spaghetti squash.
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krimkus April 21, 2013 at 5:22 am

It’s such a fun veggie, isn’t it?

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