Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash: Easy and Delicious Health Boost
Enjoy a healthy and easy recipe for Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash that is delicious and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with pesto sauce.
- Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape out the strands.
- Toss the spaghetti squash strands with the pesto chicken mixture.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can add some sautéed garlic.
- Be sure to adjust the amount of pesto to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash