How to Make Chicken with Spaghetti Squash and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken with Spaghetti Squash and Fire-Roasted Tomatoes is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe combines tender chicken breast, roasted spaghetti squash, and flavorful fire-roasted tomatoes for a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Spaghetti squash is a wonderful alternative to traditional pasta, as it provides a low-carb, gluten-free base for the dish. When roasted, the squash has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a unique,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup chopped white onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 pinch dried oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 3 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 28 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a nonstick baking pan.
  • Bake spaghetti squash in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool until easily handled.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken breasts, tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, and paprika; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; spoon out excess liquid.
  • Scrape squash flesh into spaghetti strands using a fork. Stir squash strands into the skillet. Fold in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Serve in a pasta bowl garnished with Parmesan cheese and oregano.
  • Nutrition

    362 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 489mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 456mg