Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

Name: Tuscan Chicken Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, or half of 1 large (about 2 cups worth of shredded spaghetti squash; 1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Salt, to taste (about 1 tsp or so); Pepper, to taste (about 1 tsp or so); 2 tsp Italian seasoning, or to taste; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 2 small shallots, minced; 2 tsp sun-dried tomatoes (julienne cut); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 3 oz. baby spinach

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:1h

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:04:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories405.5 kcal (20%)

Total Fat26.1 g (37%)

Carbs6.9 g (3%)

Sugars3.3 g (4%)

Protein35.5 g (71%)

Sodium639.9 mg (32%)

Fiber1.4 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

1spaghetti squash

medium, or half of 1 large

1.5 lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts

1 tspSalt

to taste

1 tspPepper

to taste

2 tspItalian seasoning

or to taste

1 ½ Tbspbutter

2 tspgarlic

minced

2shallots

small, minced

2 tspsun-dried tomatoes

julienne cut

1 cupheavy cream

⅓ cupparmesan cheese grated

3 ozbaby spinach

Instructions

Step 1

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut your spaghetti squash in half. Place on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil & Season with salt & pepper. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes.

Step 2

2. When the squash is almost done, season your chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.

Step 3

3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until fully cooked through. Set aside onto a plate & dice. Shred your spaghetti squash with 2 forks.

Step 4

4. Add the remaining butter 1/2 tbsp to the pan. Sauté the garlic and shallot. Cook 1-2 minutes or until they just start to soften. Add in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook an additional minute.

Step 5

5. Pour in the heavy cream and cook until hot and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

6. Turn the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Add the chicken and spaghetti squash. Turn off heat. Stir until sauce Is fully incorporated.

Notes

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