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Chicken Pesto "Spaghetti"

Chicken Pesto "Spaghetti"

Chicken Pesto "Spaghetti" is not only delicious, but it's also a quick meal to whip up during the busy work week. It's the perfect spaghetti recipe for those living a gluten/grain free, paleo, low-carb or keto lifestyle. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo
Servings: 2

Ingredients
 

  • 1 spaghetti squash, medium
  • 1 lb ground chicken, pastured
  • 2 - 3 tbsp dairy free pesto, recipe link in notes
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions
 

For the spaghetti squash

  • Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds with spoon. Sprinkle flesh with sea salt.
  • Bake at 400F for 30-40 min (first 10-min bake with flesh down, then turn so skin is down for remaining time). Fork should pierce skin easily when squash is cooked. See notes for cooking spaghetti squash below.
  • Use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash.

For the chicken pesto

  • Using a stovetop pan, cook chicken over medium to medium-high heat. Use a spatula to break a part meat. Season with sea salt.
  • Once chicken is fully cooked, reduce heat and add pesto. Combine chicken and pesto until fragrant.
  • Place spaghetti squash noodles at the bottom of a bowl or plate then top with chicken pesto. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes on cooking spaghetti squash
  • Cooking time varies depending on the size of the squash. Check regularly to avoid overcooking the squash. You want the noodles to be ‘al dente’.
  • Time your spaghetti squash so that it’s done cooking around the same time as your chicken pesto, so your noodles don’t cool.
Get the dairy free pesto recipe HERE.
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