How to Make Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta dishes? Look no further than this Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash recipe. Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is a feast for the senses. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and is sure to impress everyone at the dinner table.

Spaghetti squash is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that makes a great substitute for pasta. When cooked, the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound chicken tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 1 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 36 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a baking pan. Pour water around squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape out and discard seeds. Scrape flesh into strands with a fork.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and hot sauce; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash strands, artichoke hearts, and red bell pepper. Season with oregano, basil, and thyme.
  • Stir chicken and Parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 1061mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 42mg
    • Calcium: 295mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 478mg