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Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Pesto spaghetti squash with chicken - an easy paleo, keto, whole30 dinner recipe

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Squash:
  • 1 large spaghetti squash roasted
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt
For the Chicken:
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste
Pesto:
  • 2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds see note
  • 2/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 cup parmesan optional, omit for whole30

Instructions

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  1. Roast the spaghetti squash according to these instructions.
  2. While the squash is roasting, prepare the homemade pesto sauce. To do so, add all ingredients except the oil to a food processor. Pulse a few times to chop the ingredients. Leave the food processor on and stream oil through the top. Continue processing until desired texture is reached.
  3. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add 1 to 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil. Add the chopped chicken, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Brown the chicken without stirring for 3 minutes. Stir, then continue browning without touching another 3 minutes. Stir chicken well, cover, and cook until cooked through, about 2 to 5 minutes more.
  4. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, transfer the “spaghetti” strands to a large mixing bowl. Add in the pesto sauce and toss well. Add in the chicken, including all of the liquid, and toss until everything is combined. Taste for flavor, and add sea salt to taste.

Notes

  • Replace the pumpkin seeds with pine nuts, almond, walnuts, or pecans

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 34g (52%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 34g 52%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.