Description
Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash is a delicious low-carb dish that beautifully combines tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and the unique texture of spaghetti squash. This Italian-inspired recipe is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, providing a comforting meal without the carbs associated with traditional pasta. Rich in flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs, this dish is sure to win over everyone at the table. With minimal prep time and quick cooking, you can enjoy a satisfying dinner in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh spinach
- salt
- pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 shallot (minced)
- fresh parsley (optional, garnish)
Instructions
- Pierce the spaghetti squash several times and microwave on high for 8-12 minutes until tender. Let it cool.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink (about 7 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- Sauté garlic and shallots in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and heat until bubbly (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach; add back cooked chicken.
- Once squash is cool, cut in half, remove seeds, and scrape out strands with a fork.
- Combine spaghetti squash with the creamy chicken mixture.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg