Description
A comforting and creamy dish combining spaghetti squash, tender chicken, and vibrant spinach, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place it cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan until it melts and combines into a rich sauce.
- Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands and mix them with the chicken and spinach mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. Substitute zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spaghetti squash, Alfredo, chicken, spinach, comfort food