Dinner for 4
Pesto Chicken Squash Lasagna
$8.69for 490 minServes 4
Roasted spaghetti squash layers with pesto chicken, ricotta, tomato, and cheeses before baking until hot and bubbling.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
 | Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
 | Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.36Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.69 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortFall
$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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