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Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2295 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 small 2 lb. each spaghetti squash
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into ¾ –inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 tablespoons basil pesto
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Before handling let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
  3. 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.
  4. Preheat the broiler.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir in the spaghetti squash strands, chicken and pesto, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  8. Scoop the spaghetti squash mixture into the spaghetti squash shells and top with the Parmesan cheese.
  9. Place the stuffed spaghetti squash onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.