Spaghetti Squash Chicken Spaghetti Bake Recipes

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE (FREEZER MEAL)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds.
• Fill a baking pan with a 1/4" layer of water and place each spaghetti squash half face down.
• Oil a second baking pan and place the chicken breasts on there to bake.
• Bake the spaghetti squash and chicken breasts at the same time for 40-45 minutes (or until the spaghetti squash is soft and the chicken breasts are fully cooked).
• While the squash and chicken are baking, prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Once the squash and chicken are done, shred or dice the chicken into small pieces.
• With a fork, remove the "spaghetti" from the squash.
• Combine everything (except for cheese) and mix into a casserole dish.
• Top the casserole with cheese.
• Bake 15-20 minutes, or until everything is hot and the cheese has melted.
• Serve and enjoy or freeze for later!

CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the tomatoes, pesto, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cover and process until blended; set aside. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside., In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chicken and reserved tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. In a large ovenproof skillet, layer half of the squash, chicken mixture and reserved crumb mixture. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with parsley, oregano and basil. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in pasta sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes., Separate strands of squash with a fork. Serve with chicken and sauce. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the squash in half crosswise using a serrated knife. Dig out and discard the seeds with a spoon. Place into an 8-by-8-inch microwave-safe casserole dish with 2 tablespoons water. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and microwave on high until the squash is very tender and the inside can easily be flaked with a fork, 13 to 14 minutes. Use a fork to scrap the sides of the squash, separating the strands. Leave the scraped strands in the squash. Drain and dry the casserole dish.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until they have released most of their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, scallion whites, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the peppers are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the half-and-half and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid has reduced slightly and starts to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Fold in the chicken and 2 cups Cheddar and stir until the cheese has melted. Add the spaghetti squash strands and stir until well combined. Transfer the squash mixture to the casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining Cheddar. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 17 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallion greens before serving.

LEMON CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash around the lengthwise center of the squash. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Cut the squash in half along the holes. Remove the seeds and pulp with a spoon. Drizzle the squash with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the squash cut-side down on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until tender. Let cool.
• Heat a bit of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add a bit more oil and the onion and sauté for a few minutes, until starting to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the salt, pepper, and tomatoes and cook for a couple minutes, until the tomatoes start to release their juices.
• Add the lemon juice and chicken broth and cook until the liquid reduces by about half, 20 minutes.
• Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, then add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Using 2 forks, shred the spaghetti squash and scoop out onto serving plates.
• Pour the sauce over the squash. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN PARM-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. (If the squash is too tough - puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half - following the dotted line).
• Scoop out the seeds - brush with oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast face down in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 35-40 minutes (until a fork can easily pierce the skin).
• Meanwhile - Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls.
• Coat each strip with flour, then egg, and then roll in bread crumbs.
• Pour oil in a cast-iron skillet to come ¼ inch up the side. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the chicken strips (in batches if necessary) until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels and remove pan from heat.
• Once the squash has finished roasting - remove from the oven and let it set for a few minutes before turing over and pulling at it with a fork.
• Shred the inside of each squash, being careful not to poke through the skin.
• Pour marinara sauce over shredded squash. Top with chicken strips, then more marinara, and finish with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
• Return to the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
• Enjoy!

BAKED CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange squash, cut side up, on baking sheet. Brush with 3 tablespoons dressing and sprinkle with garlic and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss chicken in remaining dressing and marinate while squash is baking. Add chicken to baking sheet and bake 20 minutes. Spread 1/3 cup pasta sauce over chicken and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted an squash is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drag a fork over squash to release the spaghetti-like strands; discard rinds. Serve chicken over squash. Warm remaining sauce and serve on the side.

SOUTHWEST SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375° F.
• In a large oven safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the green onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 2 minutes then add in the black beans, corn, shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir together until combined.
• Add in the spaghetti squash strands and enchilada sauce. Stir together until combined and top with the shredded cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until warmed through and the cheese is melted. Top with chopped tomatoes, cilantro and green onions if desired.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN SPAGHETTI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake squash in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork and place into a large bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place chicken on a broiler pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (spray only where chicken will be placed). Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
• Broil on high for 4 minutes. Remove broil pan from oven, turn chicken over, brush with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper. Return to broiler for about 3 more minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken noodle soup into the bowl with the spaghetti squash strands. Add mozzarella cheese and Colby-Jack cheese and mix everything to combine. Dice cooked chicken and fold in.
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and spoon in spaghetti squash mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. With a sharp knife, prick the squash in 2 to 3 places and set it on a baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Return the squash halves, cut side down, to the baking sheet and bake for another 30 minutes or until tender.
• While the squash is cooking, heat the butter in a medium sized saucepan. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the garlic, broth and bring the mixture to a boil, whisking all the while. Add the chicken and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk or heavy cream. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste; set aside and reheat over low heat when you remove the squash from the oven.
• Remove the squash from the oven. With a fork rake the squash until it separates fully into strands and only the shell remains. Transfer the strands to pasta bowls. Remove the chicken sauce from the heat, stir in the cheese and parsley or basil and adjust the seasoning. Serve the sauce over the strands of squash.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pierce squash all over with a sharp knife for ventilation and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
• While the squash is baking, combine parsley, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Put cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion in a separate bowl. Set both aside.
• When the squash has about 10 minutes remaining, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Remove squash from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice in half and remove seeds.
• Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet used to cook the chicken; cook over medium heat until you can smell the garlic, about 1 minute. Add fresh herb mixture and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the vegetable mixture and saute just until they have softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add ground chicken.
• Take a fork and shred one half of the spaghetti squash lengthwise into the skillet. Mix well and saute for about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining spaghetti squash.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and serve.