Dinner for 4

Pesto Chicken Squash Lasagna

Name: Pesto Chicken Squash Lasagna
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 2 cups chopped chicken; 1/4 cup pesto; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning blend; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional); 3 oz mozzarella; fresh parsley and/or basil to garnish (optional)

$8.69for 490 minServes 4

Roasted spaghetti squash layers with pesto chicken, ricotta, tomato, and cheeses before baking until hot and bubbling.

Pesto Chicken Squash Lasagna with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Winter squash (butternut, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical	2 lb	$2.58Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.65 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.65 lb	$2.18Typical price
	Alfredo, 2.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.38Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 8 oz$0.17/oz typical	8 oz	$1.36Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.1 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.69

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

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

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

American Low-carb High-protein Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Fall

Typical price

$2.17 per serving$8.69 for 4

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Ingredients

1 spaghetti squash
2 cups chopped chicken
1/4 cup pesto
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp italian seasoning blend
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped tomato (optional)
3 oz mozzarella
fresh parsley and/or basil to garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F, halve the squash lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet.
Roast the squash for 40 to 45 minutes, until the strands separate easily with a fork.
Cook the chopped chicken in an oiled skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
Mix the chicken with pesto, ricotta, half the Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and tomato.
Scrape the squash into strands and layer it with the chicken mixture in an oiled 9-inch baking dish.
Top with mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan, then bake at 375 F for 15 minutes until hot and melted.

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