Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan

An amazingly healthier version of everyone’s favorite chicken parm without compromising taste. The best comfort food!

Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan - An amazingly healthier version of everyone's favorite chicken parm without compromising taste. The best comfort food!

Guys.

I’m getting ready for my summer bod.

With chicken parmesan.

And plenty of cheese.

I know.

It sounds too good to be true.

But don’t worry.

We’re subbing out the pasta.

And using spaghetti squash instead.

I’m kind of a genius.

Summer 2017.

We’re ready for you.

Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan

Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan

An amazingly healthier version of everyone's favorite chicken parm without compromising taste. The best comfort food!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For the spaghetti squash

  • 1 2-3 pounds spaghetti squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  • Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan; set aside.
  • Working one at a time, dredge chicken in flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in breadcrumbs mixture, pressing to coat.
  • Add chicken to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
  • Preheat oven to broil. Lightly oil a large oven-proof skillet or baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  • Add spaghetti squash to the prepared skillet or baking dish and layer with chicken and tomato sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place into oven and cook until melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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