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ground chicken alfredo with spaghetti squash

Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Aflredo

Enjoy a lighter, healthier twist on a classic comfort dish with this creamy Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo, packed with flavor and perfect for satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken Alfredo Mixture

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Spaghetti Squash

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  • Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Place the squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until tender.
  • Let it cool slightly, then use a fork to pull out the spaghetti-like strands.

Chicken Alfredo

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
  • Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Stir well, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Toss in the baby spinach and stir until it wilts and becomes tender.
  • Serve the creamy chicken alfredo mixture over the spaghetti squash strands

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 1016mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2888IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg