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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

A healthy twist on classic Chicken Alfredo using spaghetti squash instead of pasta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves cut-side down in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Make Alfredo Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape the flesh into strands. In a large bowl, combine the spaghetti squash, cooked chicken, and Alfredo sauce. Mix well to combine.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. For added flavor, consider adding cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the Alfredo sauce.

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