Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash

You never know what you'll find at Costco but you best take advantage of it when you do.  Found a package of 2 Spaghetti Squash at my local Costco for $2.49 per squash.  That's a great price!!  Grocery stores sell them for ~$2.50 per pound.  Properly stored, Spaghetti Squash have a long shelf life of months.  Spaghetti Squash makes for a great change of pace as a side, healthy, and extremely easy to prepare. 

Chicken Thigh Prep
Chicken Thighs are my favorite part of the chicken and Foster Farms fresh thighs at Costco are always reasonably priced.  3-4 per sealed packs are great for the 2 of us.   I like to trim the fat and excess skin before rubbing Extra Virgin Olive Oil ON/Under the skin and the seasoning/rub of my choice.  Gluten Free Tuscan Style Seasoning has proven to be a wonderful seasoning.  Wrap the chicken thighs in plastic and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

Spaghetti Squash Prep
Prepping the Spaghetti Squash is exceptionally easy to do.  Cut the squash in half lengthwise & scrape out the seeds.  Brush the flesh with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season with Salt/Pepper or I prefer using Fagundes Seasoning.

Preheat your oven or grill to 375ºF and place the Spaghetti Squash, cut side up, on a foil covered baking sheet.  Roast the squash for 30 minutes before adding the Chicken Thighs and cook for an additional hour.  Check the Internal Temperate of the chicken to ensure it has reached 180ºF+.  The Spaghetti Squash should be fork tender.

Remove the chicken and squash from the oven and allow them to rest under a loose foil tent for 15-20 minutes.  Scrape the Spaghetti Squash flesh with a fork to make long strands.  Serve the chicken and squash with a side of steamed fresh tender French Beans and top the beans and squash with a dab of butter.