Chicken Primavera Spaghetti Squash Boats

Name: Chicken Primavera Spaghetti Squash Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken; 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed; 1/2 small red onion, chopped; 1 orange bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:40min

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Updated at: Thu, 09 May 2024 20:31:31 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories815.7 kcal (41%)

Total Fat49 g (70%)

Carbs47.7 g (18%)

Sugars19 g (21%)

Protein51.2 g (102%)

Sodium987 mg (49%)

Fiber10.4 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2 ½ cupchicken

cooked, shredded

1spaghetti squash

medium, halved, seeds removed

0.5red onion

small, chopped

1orange bell pepper

chopped

1 cupgrape tomatoes

halved

1zucchini

medium, cut into half - moons

½ tspitalian seasoning

1 tsplemon zest

1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil

1 cupshredded mozzarella

¼ cupparmesan

freshly chopped, for garnish

kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Using a fork, break up squash strands. Keep oven on.

Step 2

Step 2 Meanwhile, make filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir until combined. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Step 3 Divide mixture between squash halves and stir to combine with squash strands. Top each half with mozzarella and return to oven to melt, 5 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4 Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.