Best Spaghetti Squash Chicken Bake Recipes

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.

CAJUN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE RECIPE

Steps:

• Roast the squash : Preheat oven 350. Cut each spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds. Rub 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil on each half and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Place in the oven, flesh side up, and roast for 30 minutes. Let the squash cool. Cook the chicken: While the squash is roasting, toss the chicken breast cubes in 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning until evenly coated. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a very large saute pan or skillet ( oven safe ) over medium high heat. Once heated, add in the chicken and saute 5 - 7 minutes, flipping to brown all sides. Don't crowd the pan, do in 2 batches if needed..Transfer to a plate. Cook the veggies: To the same pan, add the onion and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute the onions for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Add the bell peppers, 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and saute for 2 - 3 minutes until softened. Then add in the diced tomatoes and cream cheese ( I did not use this ) Stir gently until combined. Take the mixture off the heat and set aside. Add in the spaghetti squash: When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape the spaghetti strands out of each half. Add the spaghetti squash and the chicken to the pan and toss to combine. Place the skillet in the oven, Bake for 20 minutes until edges are slightly crispy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and parmesan cheese. NOTE: Halved this recipe for me.

PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place spaghetti squash on a microwave-safe plate and cut small slits in it with a knife. Cook in the microwave on high, about 5 minutes. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place cut-side down on a microwave-safe plate and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
• Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over squash and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands. Spread evenly in a casserole dish.
• Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side.
• Cut cooked chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with pesto in a bowl.
• Combine ricotta cheese, egg yolk, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
• Layer half the marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, and pesto chicken on top of squash in the casserole dish. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Pre heat oven to 375. Cut you squash in half long ways. Scoop out all the seeds and strings like you would a pumpkin. Lay open side down on a cookie sheet. Cook for 45 minutes.
• 2. While this is cooking place your butter (2T) in a skillet along with the onion, tomato sauce and garlic. Once the onion is soft place your spinach into this and mix well letting the spinach wilt down.
• 3. Once your squash is out of the oven scrape out each bowl into your 9x13 pan. Pour your tomato mixture over your squash stirring to combine. Top this with 1.5 cups of your mozzarella. Bake until cheese is melted.
• 4. While your cheese is melting place your frozen chicken into skillet with butter (1T) until heated through. Breaking up the strips to bite size pieces. Pour the strips over the top of your casserole and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, parsley for flare and bake until melted.