PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

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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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