Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Balsamic Mixed Greens
Wine Recommendation
19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 1 small spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise (see Note)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ⅔ cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp butter
- ¼ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Scrape out seeds from squash.
- Drizzle cut sides of squash with oil; sprinkle with salt, if desired. Place squash, cut sides down, in a large baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Meanwhile, bring tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, sugar, and pepper to a simmer in a skillet over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Scrape spaghetti-like strands from squash using a fork. Toss with chicken mixture, and spoon into squash shells. Top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Wipe skillet clean. Melt butter in skillet. Add breadcrumbs, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until toasted. Sprinkle over squash.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 3 cups spring mix
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic glaze (or use balsamic vinegar)
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients in a bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
479
|
61
|
540
|
| Fat (g) | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 39 | 5 | 44 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 776 | 174 | 950 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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