Name: Chicken Primavera Spaghetti Squash Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 small red onion, chopped -; 1 orange bell pepper, chopped -; 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved -; 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tsp. lemon zest -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning -; 2 1/2 c. cooked shredded chicken -; 1 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

Ingredients for - Chicken Primavera Spaghetti Squash Boats

1. 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved, seeds removed

2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3. Kosher salt

4. Freshly ground black pepper

5. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

6. 1/2 small red onion, chopped

7. 1 orange bell pepper, chopped

8. 1 c. grape tomatoes, halved

9. 1 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons

10. 2 cloves garlic, minced

11. 1 tsp. lemon zest

12. Kosher salt

13. Freshly ground black pepper

14. 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

15. 2 1/2 c. cooked shredded chicken

16. 1 c. shredded mozzarella

17. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

18. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Primavera Spaghetti Squash Boats

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle cut sides of spaghetti squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Using a fork, break up squash strands. Keep oven on.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, make filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir until combined. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken. Remove from heat.

3 . Stage

Divide mixture between squash halves and stir to combine with squash strands. Top each half with mozzarella and return to oven to melt, 5 minutes.

4 . Stage

Garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.