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Butternut Squash Chicken Parmesan
A delicious twist on classic chicken parmesan, baked inside roasted butternut squash halves for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 medium butternut squash (2 1/2-3 lbs each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pkg shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz divided)
- Chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)
Protein
- 0.5 bag Skinny Butcher Crazy Crispy® Chicken Tenders (24 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut squash in half, brush with oil, and season. Bake 40-45 min.
- During the last 15 min, add chicken tenders to the baking sheet. Cool, scoop out flesh, and chop chicken.
- Mix squash flesh, chicken, marinara, and half the cheese. Season and combine.
- Spoon mixture into squash halves, top with remaining cheese, and broil 2-4 min until bubbly and browned. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle with additional herbs before serving.
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