Dinner for 4

Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats

Name: Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Boats
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 small /medium ripe spaghetti squash; salt and fresh pepper (optional); 4 thin chicken cutlets; 1 pinch garlic powder; 1/4 tsp oregano; 2 cups quick marinara sauce; 1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella

$9.45for 490 minServes 4

Roasted spaghetti squash boats hold marinara, grilled chicken, and mozzarella, then bake until the cheese melts and chicken reaches safe doneness.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Winter squash (butternut, 3 lb$1.29/lb typical	3 lb	$3.87Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.75 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$2.62Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 17 oz$0.10/oz typical	17 oz	$1.70Typical price
	Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.45

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Grill Fall

Typical price

$2.36 per serving$9.45 for 4

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Ingredients

2 small /medium ripe spaghetti squash
salt and fresh pepper (optional)
4 thin chicken cutlets
1 pinch garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano
2 cups quick marinara sauce
1 cup part skim shredded mozzarella

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F, halve the squash lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
Rub the squash with cooking oil, season with salt and pepper, and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet.
Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, until the squash strands separate easily with a fork.
Season the chicken cutlets with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper, then grill over medium-high heat until they reach 165 F.
Scrape the squash strands lightly, fill the boats with marinara and sliced grilled chicken, and top with mozzarella.
Bake the boats at 400 F for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.