Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

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The Spaghetti Squash:

  • 1 large spaghetti squash roasted
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt
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The Chicken:

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste
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The Pesto:

  • 2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin seeds see note
  • 2/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 cup parmesan optional, omit for whole30
Chicken pesto spaghetti squash made with basil pesto, pumpkin seeds, and tender chicken thighs served in a bowl
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes

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Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Directions

  1. Roast the spaghetti squash according to these instructions.
  2. While the squash is roasting, prepare the homemade pesto sauce. To do so, add all ingredients except the oil to a food processor. Pulse a few times to chop the ingredients. Leave the food processor on and stream oil through the top. Continue processing until desired texture is reached.
  3. Heat a skillet to medium-high and add 1 to 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil. Add the chopped chicken, sea salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Brown the chicken without stirring for 3 minutes. Stir, then continue browning without touching another 3 minutes. Stir chicken well, cover, and cook until cooked through, about 2 to 5 minutes more.
  4. Once the squash is cool enough to handle, transfer the “spaghetti” strands to a large mixing bowl. Add in the pesto sauce and toss well. Add in the chicken, including all of the liquid, and toss until everything is combined. Taste for flavor, and add sea salt to taste.
  1. To make straining easier I use a mesh strainer over a pitcher-style 4-cup measuring cup. This makes transferring the stock to the canning jars easier. I do one jar at a time, cleaning out the strainer as needed. the fat will rise tot he top of the jars in the fridge which can be included in whatever you are making or scraped off if your body is not ready for all the fat. Discard the bones and vegetables. Meat still on the bones can be eaten or reserved for soups.
  2. I love to drink the broth warm with a little sea salt added with meals or use it cook rice or vegetables. I also use it anytime a recipe calls for stock or broth. So delicious healing to your gut!  
  3. More great resources for making your own bone broths:
  4. Listen to this great interview with the master of bone broth Chef Lance and Sean Croxton from Undergroundwellness. http://undergroundwellness.com/retrolance/

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