BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash PT60M https://img3.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/0819/53/9/773345/300x200x90.jpg Grab that lone spaghetti squash sitting on your counter and break out the barbecue sauce! These BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash make low-carb eating fun and delicious! The idea first popped into my head a few months ago and I haven’t been able to shake my desire to try a barbecue spiked spaghetti squash ever since. Ready for the recipe? 4 servings Ingredients: Any extra veggies your heart desires Ranch dressing for drizzling Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling Fresh parsley or cilantro Jalapeno slices 2 oz. Grated cheese plus extra to taste 1/3 cup Favorite bbq sauce 12 oz. Chicken breast 1/4 Red or white onion (sliced or chopped) 1/4 - 1/2 Green bell pepper (diced) 1 Medium spaghetti squash

    BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash

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    ( By zhanghengshuo )

    Grab that lone spaghetti squash sitting on your counter and break out the barbecue sauce! These BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash make low-carb eating fun and delicious! The idea first popped into my head a few months ago and I haven’t been able to shake my desire to try a barbecue spiked spaghetti squash ever since. Ready for the recipe?
    01 Information
    • Grade medium
    • Serving 4 servings
    • Prep Time 10 Mins
    • Cook Time 50 Mins
    • Total Time 60 Mins
    02 Ingredients
      • Any extra veggies your heart desires
      • Ranch dressing for drizzling
      • Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling
      • Fresh parsley or cilantro
      • Jalapeno slices
      • 2 oz. Grated cheese plus extra to taste
      • 1/3 cup Favorite bbq sauce
      • 12 oz. Chicken breast
      • 1/4 Red or white onion (sliced or chopped)
      • 1/4 - 1/2 Green bell pepper (diced)
      • 1 Medium spaghetti squash
    03 Method
    • Step 1
      Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Step 2
      Slice your spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. For easy cutting, feel free to stick each squash in the microwave for 4-5 minutes to soften it up just a tad. The knife slides through way easier this way!
    • Step 3
      Next, grab a lipped baking sheet or a rimmed baking dish. Rub the cut side of the squash with a teeny bit of olive oil.
    • Step 4
      Place inside a baking dish or atop rimmed baking sheet and roast face-down for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
    • Step 5
      Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of your squash, and larger squash will need to roast a bit longer to tenderize. Once ready, the once rock-hard exterior of the squash will be visibly softened with a tender interior.
    • Step 6
      The squash can be roasted and stored in the fridge for a few days if you'd like to meal prep and plan ahead for a speedier dinner. While the squash roasts, start on the chicken and veggies.
    • Step 7
      For the chicken, you can cook it any which way you prefer. I added 12 oz of boneless, skinless chicken to my Instant Pot with 1 cup of water and set it to 5 minutes on HIGH with a natural pressure release. If using leftover or rotisserie chicken, you'll want to measure out 2 cups, chopped.
    • Step 8
      Add 1/3 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce to the chicken and mix well. Next, heat a skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and sauté your onion and peppers to soften until tender. Add to BBQ chicken.
    • Step 9
      Once squash is roasted, allow to cool until easily handled or pop on an oven mitt and use a fork to separate and fluff the strands of spaghetti squash. Remove about 1/2-3/4 the spaghetti squash strands and toss together with your chicken and veggie mixture and a little bit of your cheese.
    • Step 10
      Stuff back into your squash boat (load 'em up!) and top with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for approx. 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
    • Step 11
      Top with an extra drizzle of barbecue sauce, ranch dressing (if desired!) and any extra toppings your heart desires. To round out your meal, serve with a leafy green salad or fresh veggies + dip. Fresh coleslaw would also be an amazing addition! Enjoy!
    04 Author
    zhanghengshuo zhanghengshuo
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