Chicken Parmesan With Spaghetti Squash

“I grow spaghetti squash and herbs in my garden every year, so this recipe is the perfect way to use them up.” —Kristina Krummel, Elkins, Arkansas

Servings Cook Time
4servings 30minutes
Servings
4servings
Cook Time
30minutes
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down; microwave on high until tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with parsley, oregano and basil. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°. Stir in pasta sauce; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and cook until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Separate strands of squash with a fork. Serve with chicken and sauce. If desired, top with chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes
Health tip
  • Cup-for-cup, spaghetti squash is lower in carbs than white pasta, but it’s also higher in fibre and vitamin C.

Test Kitchen tips

  • Change up this recipe by using Alfredo sauce instead of a tomato-based sauce.
  • It's OK if the squash halves overlap while cooking in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 3/4 cup squash and 1/2 cup sauce: 501 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fibre), 43g protein.