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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James Matthew McLeod
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and the pesto sauce is flavorful and light.
Ayan Fareedi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it tastes great. I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.
Catoo
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Leon Stewart
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Srijana Yonjan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and the pesto sauce is flavorful and light.
Jahden Reyes
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it tastes great. I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.
Nmadukaku Leo
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdulwahaab amiri
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making this again.
Mera Alejandre
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Tiffany Martinez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and the pesto sauce is flavorful and light.
Sheikh Najmul
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it tastes great. I've already made it twice and I plan on making it again soon.
Mergee _YT
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The pesto sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tommy Lee
[email protected]This was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Maria Mutoni
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Joe Cheatum
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The spaghetti squash was a nice change of pace from regular pasta.
Adelina Lopez
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Rachel Moore
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family. The pesto sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.