Description
Discover a flavorful and healthy dinner option with this Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash. This dish features tender spaghetti squash filled with a savory mix of shredded chicken, vibrant homemade pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It’s a perfect low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, making it ideal for anyone looking to maintain a nutritious diet without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a gathering, this recipe is versatile enough for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful combination of fresh ingredients while keeping your meals light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 small spaghetti squash
- 2 cups shredded chicken (cooked)
- 1 batch homemade pesto (or 1 cup store-bought)
- 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional: Shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place cut-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until tender; use a fork to fluff strands.
- Cook shredded chicken if not pre-cooked; combine with pesto and cherry tomatoes.
- Fluff baked squash strands, season with salt and pepper, then stuff with the chicken mixture.
- Top with cheese if desired and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg