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Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Recipe
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This Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti Squash recipe combines tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with strands of spaghetti squash for a delightful low-carb twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Squash:

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash

For the Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken (cut into bite-size pieces)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained, julienned
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 ounces baby spinach
  • Fresh parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Spaghetti Squash: Carefully pierce the spaghetti squash with a knife and microwave on high for 8-12 minutes until tender. Let cool.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet, cook chicken until no longer pink, then set aside.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add remaining butter to the skillet, cook garlic and shallot, then add sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in cream and cook until bubbly.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach. Add chicken back to the pan.
  6. Prepare the Squash: Cut squash in half, remove seeds, and scrape out strands.
  7. Finish the Dish: Stir squash into the cream sauce, garnish with parsley.

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