Garlic Chicken Spaghetti Squash: Easy, Healthy, and Satisfying Dinner
A delicious and healthy dinner option, Garlic Chicken Spaghetti Squash combines tender chicken with a flavorful garlic sauce and nutritious spaghetti squash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half and remove the seeds.
- Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pan with garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven, scrape out the strands with a fork and mix with the chicken and parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include grated parmesan cheese before serving.
- This dish can also be topped with crushed nuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg