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Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

A creamy and delicious alfredo dish made with spaghetti squash, chicken, and fresh spinach.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
Spinach
  • 4 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Cook Chicken and Spinach
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the cooked chicken and spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Make Alfredo Sauce
  1. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to shred the flesh into strands. Add the squash to the skillet with the chicken and spinach, then pour the alfredo sauce over the top.
  2. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with a low-fat alternative or use a cauliflower-based sauce.

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