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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Spaghetti Squash

A wooden spoon lifts strands of spaghetti squash mixed with creamy sauce and seasoned chicken pieces in a skillet, showcasing the chicken spaghetti squash.
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Make this easy weeknight chicken spaghetti squash skillet recipe for a healthy comfort food chicken squash dinner idea. It uses spaghetti squash as a gluten free pasta alternative to traditional creamy dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
  2. While the squash roasts, prepare the chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  6. Stir in the Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  7. Once the spaghetti squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the strands. Add the squash strands and the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything gently to coat.
  8. Cook for 2 more minutes until the dish is heated through. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • To speed up the process, you can microwave the spaghetti squash for 8 to 10 minutes until soft, then cut and scrape out the strands.
  • For a low carb chicken spaghetti squash casserole variation, transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with extra Parmesan, and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  • Use shredded chicken instead of diced chicken for a quicker assembly if you have pre-cooked chicken available.

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