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Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash

Delicious Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Dinner Recipe

This Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality results to your home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 511

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite size pieces
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and julienne cut
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 ounces baby spinach
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Large, deep skillet
  • knife
  • Plate
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Carefully pierce the spaghetti squash into the center with a knife several times. Place on a microwave-safe plate and cook on high for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Let cool while you prepare the chicken.
  2. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until it's no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan, place on a plate, and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. Add the remaining butter to the pan along with the garlic and shallot. Cook 1-2 minutes or until they just start to soften.
  6. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook an additional minute.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and cook until hot and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pan.
  9. Once the squash is cool, cut it in half length-wise, remove the seeds, and scrape out the strands with a fork. Stir the squash into the cream sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 34gSodium: 344mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Customize with shrimp or add favorite vegetables for variety. Perfect dish for various occasions and meal prep.

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