Spaghetti squash chicken "parm"

Easy weeknight dinner that will fulfill your pasta cravings

Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and it's easier to make than you may think! There are several ways to make spaghetti squash, so I wanted to share three different recipes I use:

Ways to Make Spaghetti Squash

- Microwave

1. Put several slits spaghetti squash with knife

2. Microwave for 10-12 minutes (medium/large squash), turning the squash every 3 minutes

3. Let squash cool, then carefully cut squash in half with sharp knife

4. Scoop out the seeds and discard

5. Use fork to scrape out the squash into "spaghetti"

- Instant Pot

1. Cut spaghetti squash in half using sharp knife(I microwave first for 1 min to soften)

2. Scoop out the center and seeds

3. Pour one cup of water in Instant Pot

4. Depending on size of Instant Pot, place half or whole squash in pot

5. Use the "Manual" high pressure setting for 6 minutes

6. Use a quick release to release pressure

7. Use fork to scrape out squash into "spaghetti"

- Oven

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half (microwave first to soften)

3. Scoop out the seeds

4. Place cut sides down on baking sheet (can sprinkle olive oil/salt/pepper)

5. Bake for 35-45 minutes

6. Let cool, and Use fork to scrape out squash into "spaghetti"

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN "PARM" RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 spagetti squash

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 cup mushrooms

• 1/2 sweet onion

• Your favorite pasta sauce (when on Whole 30 I use Rao's)

• Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. Cook spaghetti squash with your preferred method above

3. Dice onion and mushrooms

4. Heat a skillet on medium/high heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil

5. When hot is hot, add onions and stir until fragrant and begin to brown

6. Sear chicken breasts in skillet, ~5 minutes per side, set aside when cooked

7. Remove skillet from heat combine spaghetti squash, onion, mushrooms and pasta sauce

8. Return chicken on top of squash and add additional sauce to chicken breast

9. Place skillet in oven and cook until heated through, ~10 minutes

*if not Dairy-free/Whole 30/Paleo, top chicken with cheese before placing skillet in oven