Spaghetti Squash Chicken With Avocado Pesto Recipes

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SPAGHETTI SQUASH & CHICKEN WITH AVOCADO PESTO



Spaghetti Squash & Chicken with Avocado Pesto image

Give pesto pasta a healthy makeover with this easy recipe that combines low-carb spaghetti squash with high-protein chicken breast. Top this powerhouse combo with homemade basil pesto that gets a creamy upgrade from ripe avocados to complete a mouthwatering chicken dinner.

Provided by Carolyn Casner

Categories     Healthy Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 ripe avocado
1 cup packed basil leaves
¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, on one side of the prepared pan. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 4 tablespoons oil and process until smooth.
  • Ten minutes before the squash is done, toss chicken, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Spread the chicken in an even layer on the empty side of the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a fork, scrape the squash from the shells into a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with the pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 542.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN PESTO WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Italian Chicken Pesto with Spaghetti Squash image

This is a great new paleo version of your favorite Italian recipe with spaghetti squash. I like to sprinkle a bit of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over mine.

Provided by tclark23

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise
6 links Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pinch chopped fresh basil, or to taste
1 pinch chopped fresh rosemary, or to taste
1 pinch Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®), or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ (7 ounce) container pesto, or to taste
10 sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle squash with Italian seasoning and place upside-down on a rimmed baking tray. Add about 1 inch of water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes; strands of squash should easily pull away when scraped with a fork.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, uncovered, in the hot skillet until mostly browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in broccoli and bell pepper. Reduce heat to low and add squash strands. Sprinkle basil, rosemary, and Italian seasoning, on top and drizzle with olive oil. Stir in 2 big spoonfuls of pesto, adding more to taste, followed by sun-dried tomatoes. Let simmer over low heat for 2 to 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1825.1 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, oil, salt, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, green beans, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon oil, plus more for drizzling
salt, to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ lb green beans, trimmed
1 cup basil pesto
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Using a fork, pierce holes along one side of the spaghetti squash.
  • Microwave the squash for 5 minutes to make it easier to cut open.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Transfer the squash to a roasting pan and drizzle with oil. Season the flesh with salt and pepper, and flip the squash so that the cavity faces down on the pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes until the squash is easily pierced with a knife.
  • Once out of the oven, use a fork to pull the threads out of the spaghetti squash.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a large, nonstick skillet. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear them on each side for about 4 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into cubes.
  • Toss the green beans into the pan and sauté until they've started to soften.
  • Add in the spaghetti squash, pesto, and chicken, and toss until well combined.
  • After the mixture is heated through, toss in the cherry tomatoes and give the pan one last toss to help everything come together.
  • Remove from heat and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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