Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
User Reviews
4.7
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
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Chicken stuffed spaghetti squash is taken to a whole new level in this easy recipe. It is stuffed with veggies and flavored with pesto for a healthy dinner. 230 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyles SP
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Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash small, 2 lb each
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 2 chicken breast cut into ¾ -inch pieces, skinless, boneless
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 6 tablespoons basil pesto
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley flat-leaf, minced
Instructions
- Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places. Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on HIGH for about 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
- Before handling let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
- Using a fork, twist out strand of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature. Save the shells of the squash for stuffing later.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, salt and pepper, and cook until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
- Turn the heat to medium and heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the red bell pepper and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the spaghetti squash strands, chicken and pesto, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Scoop the spaghetti squash mixture into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the Parmesan cheese.
- Place the stuffed spaghetti squash onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Stuffed Squash Half
Calories
229.5kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18.7g
(6%)
Protein
5.9g
(12%)
Fat
15.6g
(24%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
373.9mg
(16%)
Fiber
4.2g
(17%)
Sugar
6.8g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Stuffed Squash Half | |
| Calories | 229.5kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 12% |
| Fat | 15.6g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 373.9mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.2g | 17% |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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