Dinner for 4
Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash
Roasted spaghetti squash is combined with chicken, spinach, carrot, pepper, pesto, and melted cheese for dinner.
$12.83for 4 servings
$3.21 per serving$12.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 4 lb | $5.16Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 7 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.83 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 small spaghetti squash
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
- 1 extra large carrot
- 1 red bell pepper pepper
- salt and pepper (optional)
- 7 oz shredded cheese
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley to garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds, place the squash cut-side down on a rimmed sheet pan, and roast for 35 minutes.
- Cut the chicken, carrot, and bell pepper into small pieces, then cook them in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then stir in the spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- Scrape the squash into strands and toss it with the chicken mixture and pesto.
- Divide the mixture between the squash shells, top with cheese, and bake for 8 minutes until melted.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
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