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Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Recipe You’ll Love!

Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Recipe
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A delicious and healthy Tuscan chicken dish served with spaghetti squash, perfect for a low-carb meal.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper on the squash and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
  5. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  6. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
  8. Shred the spaghetti squash with a fork and mix it with the sauce.
  9. Slice the chicken and serve it over the spaghetti squash mixture.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
  • Can substitute chicken with shrimp for a seafood variation.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

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