4.8 from 12 votes
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan is an easy recipe made with tender, roasted spaghetti squash, and crisp breaded chicken smothered in a flavorful pasta sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 607 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- 1 ½ pounds breaded chicken strips about 3 strips per spaghetti squash half
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut spaghetti squash in half, remove seeds, and rub each piece with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat place each squash half flat side down.
- Prick the rounded side of the squash several times with a fork.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove for oven and let cool while you cook the chicken according to the package instructions.
- When chicken is ready set aside and prepare the spaghetti squash by running a fork through the spaghetti squash. This will create "noodles".
- Place about 3 strips (or enough to cover the squash) on each piece of squash.
- Spread 1/2 cup of pasta sauce over the chicken and and sprinkle with 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese.
- Place the squash back in the oven and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
607kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
2329mg
(97%)
Potassium
1013mg
(29%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1890IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
18.7mg
(21%)
Calcium
700mg
(70%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2329mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 1013mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1890IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 18.7mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 70% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.