Description
Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash is a delightful, low-carb alternative to traditional pasta dishes that brings the rich flavors of Italy to your dinner table. This creamy chicken dish features tender pieces of chicken cooked in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, all served over strands of spaghetti squash. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this satisfying meal is not only delicious but also gluten-free and customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (drained, julienne cut)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh baby spinach
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti squash in the microwave for 8-12 minutes until tender.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and cook seasoned chicken until no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Remove chicken; sauté garlic and shallots in the same skillet.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add heavy cream until bubbly.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and spinach; return chicken to the skillet.
- Scrape out spaghetti squash strands and mix with the sauce until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg