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Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash

A delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy Tuscan sauce served over roasted spaghetti squash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Drizzle the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
  3. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  3. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands.
  2. Serve the chicken and sauce over the spaghetti squash and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.

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