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Chicken Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 small spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Robusto Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup Filippo Berio Classic Pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped 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.
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