Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash

 

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash

From thegirlonbloor.com

Prep Time10minutes mins

Cook Time45minutes mins

Total Time55minutes

 3-4 Servings 

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1-2 chicken breasts, diced
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/2 medium sized red onion, sliced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 cup store bought pesto
• 1 cup bocconcini cheese, sliced or mozzarella shredded. 

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut spaghetti squash in half, scoop out seeds, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 35 min.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add chicken and sautee for 3-4 min until lightly browned, seasoning with salt & pepper. Add red onion and red pepper, sauteeing for another 3-4 min. Toss mixture with pesto, then remove from heat.
• Around this time, spaghetti squash should be coming out of the oven. Once cooled slightly, scrape down the sides of squash with a fork. Add chicken mixture and then top with cheese. Bake in oven for 10 min or until cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!