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Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash: A Guilt-Free Comfort Dish

This Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash transforms classic comfort food into a healthy, low-carb delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pound thin for even cooking
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For coating, mix with other cheeses for variety
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh basil can enhance flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can use olive oil as a lighter alternative
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Use full-fat for more richness
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce Opt for low-sugar or low-carb varieties
For the Base
  • 1 medium Spaghetti Squash Low-carb pasta substitute, zucchini noodles can be used

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese, oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness, brush with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Coat the chicken with the herb and cheese mixture and place on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and add marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top of each chicken piece.
  7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  8. Prepare the spaghetti squash by halving it, removing seeds, drizzling with olive oil, and roasting until tender.
  9. Serve the cheesy chicken atop the spaghetti squash strands with marinara drizzled over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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