Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash recipe combines tender spaghetti squash strands with flavorful homemade basil pesto and savory chicken for a delicious and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Roasted Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large roasted spaghetti squash
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
Chicken:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (chopped)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (to taste)
Pesto Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2/3 cup avocado oil
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 cup parmesan (optional, omit for whole30)
Instructions
- Roast the spaghetti squash: Follow the instructions for roasting the spaghetti squash until tender.
- Prepare the pesto sauce: In a food processor, combine basil, pumpkin seeds, garlic, and parmesan. While processing, slowly add avocado oil until desired consistency.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet, brown chopped chicken with paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt until fully cooked.
- Combine: Toss the roasted spaghetti squash with pesto sauce and cooked chicken. Adjust seasoning with sea salt to taste.
Notes
- You can omit parmesan for a Whole30 compliant version.
- Pumpkin seeds add a unique twist to the traditional pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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