2tablespoonsFilippo Berio Robusto Extra Virgin Olive Oildivided
3/4teaspoonssaltdivided
3/4teaspoonpepperdivided
12ouncesbonelessskinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1small onionfinely chopped
1/3cupFilippo Berio Classic Pesto
1 1/2cupshalved cherry tomatoes
8ouncesfresh mozzarella cheesesliced
2tablespoonschopped fresh basil
Instructions
Heat oven to 400° F. Halve spaghetti squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds; drizzle cut sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake, cut sides down, on parchment paper-lined baking sheet 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly. Using fork, scrape strands of squash into bowl; reserve squash shells.
In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken, onion and remaining salt and pepper about 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned. Stir in pesto; bring to simmer. Cook about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cherry tomatoes; cook about 1 minute, or until slightly softened.
Toss spaghetti squash with chicken mixture; divide among reserved squash shells. Top with mozzarella cheese; broil 1-2 minutes, or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped basil.
Notes
Tip: For a more savory dish, add chopped black olives or jarred artichokes, if desired.