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.
Servings 4
Calories 607kcal
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!
Nutrition
Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 2329mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1890IU | Vitamin C: 18.7mg | Calcium: 700mg | Iron: 3.2mg
