Chicken Caprese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Prep time :10 minutes

Cook time :45 minutes

Total time :55 minutes

Serves: 4

• 2 sm all spaghetti squash

•2 tablespoons Filippo Berio Rob us to Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided

•3/4 teaspoons salt, divided

•3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

•12 ounces boneless, skin less chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

•1 small onion, fine ly chopped

•1/3 cup Filippo Berio Classic Pesto

•11/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

•8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

•2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Heat oven to 400˚ F. Halve spaghetti squash lengthwise and scrape out seeds; drizzle cut sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Bake, cut sides down, on parchment paper-lined baking sheet 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Let cool slightly. Using fork, scrape strands of squash into bowl; reserve squash shells.

In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken, onion and remaining salt and pepper about 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned. Stir in pesto; bring to simmer. Cook about 5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in cherry tomatoes; cook about 1 minute, or until slightly softened.

Toss spaghetti squash with chicken mixture; divide among reserved squash shells. Top with mozzarella cheese; broil 1-2 minutes, or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Tip: For a more savory dish, add chopped black olives or jarred artichokes, if desired.