Baked Chicken With Spaghetti Squash

• spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise, and seeded↗2 lbs
• caesar salad dressing, divided6 tablespoons
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• ground pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 6 oz each)↗4
• tomato and herbs pasta sauce, divided1 1⁄3 cups
• part-skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange squash, cut side up, on baking sheet. Brush with 3 tablespoons dressing and sprinkle with garlic and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, toss chicken in remaining dressing and marinate while squash is baking. Add chicken to baking sheet and bake 20 minutes. Spread 1/3 cup pasta sauce over chicken and sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted an squash is tender, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Drag a fork over squash to release the spaghetti-like strands; discard rinds. Serve chicken over squash. Warm remaining sauce and serve on the side.