Description
A delicious alternative to pasta, this Garlic Chicken Spaghetti Squash is filled with tender shredded chicken, roasted garlic, and Italian seasoning, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium spaghetti squash
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and Italian seasoning, heating through.
- Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands into a bowl.
- Mix the spaghetti squash strands with the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can replace chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken Spaghetti Squash, healthy dinner, low calorie meal