Description
This Irresistible Chicken Spaghetti Squash is a delightful, healthy dish that combines tender spaghetti squash with a rich garlic cream sauce, succulent chicken, and fresh spinach, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
2 small spaghetti squash
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 small chicken breasts
boneless and skinless
4 garlic cloves
minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup parmesan cheese
freshly grated
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
drained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and 1 tbsp of unsalted butter over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in Italian seasoning and chicken broth, scraping up any bits stuck to the pan. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Add heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Mix in the chopped spinach until wilted.
- Once the spaghetti squash is done, scrape the insides with a fork to create spaghetti-like strands. Combine with the chicken and sauce, mixing thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Irresistible Chicken Spaghetti Squash!
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with extra parmesan cheese or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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