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Naked Chicken Bacon Spaghetti Squash
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Grain Free, Paleo, Whole30
Servings: 4 servings
Author: anaankeny.com
Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 4-5 strips bacon (read the labels for paleo & whole30 compliant)
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil (olive oil or coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Rinse spaghetti squash. Cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds. Place cut side down in a baking dish with 3 cups of water.

  3. Bake for 40 minutes or until a fork easily pokes through the skin.

  4. In a skillet over medium heat, add one tablespoon avocado oil and chicken breasts. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes. Turning the chicken oven about halfway through. Cut into the thickest part of the chicken to ensure it's cooked all the way through. Remove from skillet, cut into bite size pieces, about 1" cubes.

  5. Cook the bacon in a skillet for 5-8 minutes or until fully cooked and crispy. OR line a baking sheet with tin foil, place bacon strips on foil, cover with another sheet of tin foil and bake in the 375 degree oven for 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked and crispy.

  6. Remove bacon from skillet or oven and chop to small pieces.

  7. Remove spaghetti squash from oven. Using a fork, scrape the inside of the squash out and place in a large mixing bowl.

  8. Add the cubed chicken, bacon crumbles, avocado oil, sea salt, and pepper. Toss together. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.