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12) Caprese Chicken with Balsamic Drizzle on Spaghetti Squash

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash about 3 lbs, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 medium, sliced or pounded thin
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or torn
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze or 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar reduced
  • Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast squash cut-side down 35–40 minutes until strands pull apart.
  2. While squash roasts, season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through; let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Scrape squash strands into a bowl and toss with remaining 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Plate squash, top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Sprinkle basil and red pepper flakes.
  6. Drizzle balsamic glaze over everything and serve warm.