Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is an amazing tasting, healthier version of traditional Chicken Parmesan! If you love baked chicken parm then you are going to love spaghetti squash chicken parm!
Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
This easy Chicken Parm spaghetti squash recipe is baked in the oven and is so simple to make! Plus it has amazing flavor! I promise you will not miss your pasta!
Tom’s favorite meal is chicken parm, when I told him I was going to be making spaghetti squash chicken parm I got the weird side eye, and then and eye roll and then “I guess”.
I told him that this easy chicken parmesan recipe would be even better then the best chicken parmesan recipe I have made so far! He didn’t believe me, but I am happy to say that I proved him wrong! He took one bite of this amazing chicken parmesan recipe and told me, “add it to the list”.
Spaghetti Squash Recipes
- Chicken and Broccoli Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
- Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
- Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
- Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Squash
- Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Tips for Making this recipe
When making this Chicken Parm Spaghetti Squash, you can use homemade marinara sauce or a jar of sauce. I like to make large batches of marinara sauce and keep it in the freezer for when I am going to be making something like this baked chicken parmesan recipe so I don’t have to use a jar of sauce because I much prefer homemade sauce.
When making any type of chicken parm it is always better when you use fresh mozzarella cheese. So before getting started making your spaghetti squash chicken parm shred some fresh mozzarella instead of using a bag of shredded mozzarella if you have the time to.
If you cant get your knife into the shell to cut it heating it in the microwave will make it easier. Using your knife make little dashes all the way around the squash where you are planning to cut it open. Then place it in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften the outside. Once it comes out you just cut along that line of dashes.
Lay the spaghetti squash on a baking sheet with foil face side down so it cooks evenly.
How to Cut Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash can be very hard to cut because they are very firm vegetables with a hard outer shell. But you can use a few tricks to make cutting spaghetti squash easier. If you can’t get your knife into the shell to cut it heating it in the microwave will make it easier. Using your knife make little dashes all the way around the squash where you are planning to cut it open.
Then place it in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften the outside. Once it comes out you just cut along that line of dashes much easier. You are going to want to cut the spaghetti squash length-wise so that you end up with two long pieces.
How to Store Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Cooked spaghetti squash needs to be stored in the fridge. Allow the spaghetti squash Alfredo with broccoli and shrimp to cool completely, then remove from the shell and store in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to reheat spaghetti Squash
You can reheat this Alfredo spaghetti squash with the microwave or you can put it in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until it is all heated thoroughly.
Can I freeze Spaghetti Squash?
I do not suggest freezing this recipe, when mixed with sauce and cheese and then frozen the spaghetti squash tends to get mushy.
What to serve with Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash chicken parm, just like traditional chicken parm has lots of side dishes that go well with it to complete the meal.
Normally we serve this chicken parmesan recipe with some fresh bread and a salad. If you are looking for other side dish recipes check out a few of our favorites.
- Parmesan Asparagus
- Avocado BLT Salad
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- French onion soup
- Chaffle Garlic Bread
- Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
- Buttermilk Biscuits
Can I make this low carb?
Yes. If you want to make this spaghetti squash chicken parm low carb you can skip breading the chicken and cook the chicken with out the breading.
Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Ingredients
- spaghetti squash
- chicken breasts
- eggs
- flour
- breadcrumbs
- marinara sauce
- mozzarella cheese
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- pepper
How to Make Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drizzle the cut side of the squash with the oil, salt, and pepper. Place them cut side down on an alumni foil lined sheet pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender.
While the squash is cooking start cooking the chicken.
Place the eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs in their own bowls to create your breading station. Whisk the eggs together until they are well combined.
Dip the chicken into the flour then the egg then the breadcrumbs.
Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side. Place the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
Remove the squash from the oven and gently break up the flesh into noodles with a fork.
Stir 1/2 cup of sauce into each half of the squash.
Place the chicken on the top of the squash and spoon on 2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken.
Top the squash with the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
Place them under the broiler until they get golden brown.
Easy weeknight dinner recipes
Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- pinch salt
- pinch pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Drizzle the cut side of the squash with the oil, salt, and pepper. Place them cut side down on an alumni foil lined sheet pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is cooking start cooking the chicken.
- Place the eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs in their own bowls to create your breading station. Whisk the eggs together until they are well combined.
- Dip the chicken into the flour then the egg then the breadcrumbs.
- Heat your oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side. Place the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Remove the squash from the oven and gently break up the flesh into noodles with a fork.
- Stir 1/2 cup of sauce into each half of the squash.
- Place the chicken on the top of the squash and spoon on 2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken.
- Top the squash with the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Place them under the broiler until they get golden brown.
Notes
7 Weight Watchers SmartPoints on the Freestyle Program without the parmesan cheese.
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