Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 servings

Prep Time:30 mins

Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:30 mins

Additional Time:

Total Time:1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients12 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded1ripe avocado1cuppacked basil leaves¼cupunsalted shelled pistachios2tablespoonslemon juice1clovegarlic¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

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Ingredients

12 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

1ripe avocado

1cuppacked basil leaves

¼cupunsalted shelled pistachios

2tablespoonslemon juice

1clovegarlic

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

1poundboneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Place squash, cut-side down, on one side of the prepared pan. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 4 tablespoons oil and process until smooth.Ten minutes before the squash is done, toss chicken, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Spread the chicken in an even layer on the empty side of the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.Using a fork, scrape the squash from the shells into a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with the pesto.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.Place squash, cut-side down, on one side of the prepared pan. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 4 tablespoons oil and process until smooth.Ten minutes before the squash is done, toss chicken, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Spread the chicken in an even layer on the empty side of the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.Using a fork, scrape the squash from the shells into a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with the pesto.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place squash, cut-side down, on one side of the prepared pan. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 4 tablespoons oil and process until smooth.

Ten minutes before the squash is done, toss chicken, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Spread the chicken in an even layer on the empty side of the baking sheet. Return to the oven and bake until just cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Using a fork, scrape the squash from the shells into a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss gently to combine. Serve topped with the pesto.

Spaghetti Squash & Chicken with Avocado Pesto

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)497Calories32gFat26gCarbs30gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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