Best 2 Spaghetti Squash Chicken Bake Recipes

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PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE



Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bake image

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

1 spaghetti squash
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch garlic powder
1 cup pesto
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN BAKE



Spaghetti Squash Chicken Bake image

We love spaghetti squash! It's so simple and filling not to mention a great alternative to pasta. The possibilities are endless with this!

Provided by Catherine Cantrell

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large spaghetti squash
3 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/2 small chopped onion
1 c baby spinach
1 1/2 c tomato sauce
2 c frozen grilled chicken strips
2 c fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
8 dash(es) parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Pre heat oven to 375. Cut you squash in half long ways. Scoop out all the seeds and strings like you would a pumpkin. Lay open side down on a cookie sheet. Cook for 45 minutes.
  • 2. While this is cooking place your butter (2T) in a skillet along with the onion, tomato sauce and garlic. Once the onion is soft place your spinach into this and mix well letting the spinach wilt down.
  • 3. Once your squash is out of the oven scrape out each bowl into your 9x13 pan. Pour your tomato mixture over your squash stirring to combine. Top this with 1.5 cups of your mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted.
  • 4. While your cheese is melting place your frozen chicken into skillet with butter (1T) until heated through. Breaking up the strips to bite size pieces. Pour the strips over the top of your casserole and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley for flare and bake until melted.

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