PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE
A creative and healthy alternative to baked ziti or lasagna! Enjoy all the flavors of Italian night without the guilt.
Provided by Love Sweat Mangia!
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h47m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe plate and cut small slits in it with a knife. Cook in the microwave on high, about 5 minutes. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over squash and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Spread evenly in a casserole dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side.
- Cut cooked chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with pesto in a bowl.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg yolk, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Layer half the marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, and pesto chicken on top of squash in the casserole dish. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 520.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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666 Savage
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken and spaghetti squash were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.
Anthony Murphy
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it.
Roxanna Boxx
[email protected]I love pesto and chicken, so I knew I would like this dish. I was right! It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Alikamoh
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I'm definitely going to be making this again.
Martez Hamilton
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy meal. I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and this dish fit the bill perfectly.
Victoria Kim
[email protected]I made this dish for my picky kids and they loved it! They especially liked the stringy texture of the spaghetti squash.
Phenny Martin
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I especially liked the crispy Parmesan cheese topping.
Emilio Vasquez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this dish was surprisingly good. The pesto and chicken really helped to elevate the flavor of the squash.
Shahwar mashadi
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I also added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and it gave the dish a nice extra flavor.
FJ LUCAS
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rahad Babu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, the pesto was flavorful, and the spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly. My family loved it!
Bobby Dude
[email protected]This pesto chicken spaghetti squash bake was an absolute delight! The flavors of the pesto and chicken complemented each other perfectly, and the spaghetti squash added a unique and delicious texture to the dish. I will definitely be making this agai