Description
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo that’s a healthier twist on the classic fettuccine Alfredo. This dish combines tender spaghetti squash strands with seasoned chicken, nutritious spinach, and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce for a flavorful meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 1 large spaghetti squash, about 5 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
For the Chicken and Spinach Alfredo:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1/3 cup low-fat milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spaghetti Squash: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half, season, and roast for 35-45 minutes. Scoop out the strands.
- Chicken and Spinach Alfredo: Season chicken, sauté with spices, add spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, and milk. Toss in squash, Greek yogurt, and top with mozzarella. Bake until cheese melts. Garnish and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 442mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
