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Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

A creamy and delicious alfredo dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and spaghetti squash for a healthy twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
Spinach
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halved spaghetti squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  2. Once cooked, use a fork to scrape the insides of the squash to create spaghetti-like strands.
Cook Chicken and Spinach
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the cooked chicken and chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Make Alfredo Sauce
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the spaghetti squash strands to the skillet with the chicken and spinach. Pour the alfredo sauce over and toss to combine.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.

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