BAKED CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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What a meal this is!! I love spaghetti squash anyway, so this is just a bonus to have it with the chicken parmesan, so tasty.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, and seeded
6 tablespoons caesar salad dressing, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 6 oz each)
1 1/3 cups tomato and herbs pasta sauce, divided
1/4 cup part-skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded

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.

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