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Creamy Alfredo Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with turkey, chicken, spinach, and broccoli in a Tuscan keto recipe style

Tuscan Chicken & Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This creamy low-carb twist on classic Alfredo swaps pasta for roasted spaghetti squash and combines tender chicken, spinach, and a velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for a keto-friendly dinner that feels indulgent without the extra carbs.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large spaghetti squash (34 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium chicken breasts boneless skinless (about 1 lb)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

    2. Slice spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet

    3. Roast squash for 35 to 40 minutes until tender, then let cool slightly and scrape strands with a fork

    4. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and cook in olive oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through, then slice

    5. In the same skillet melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds, stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning and whisk in Parmesan until smooth

    6. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and cook until wilted, then return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce

    7. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), mix squash strands with the chicken Alfredo mixture and spoon into the squash shells

    8. Top with extra Parmesan and bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly and golden

    9. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and serve warm straight from the shell

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
    • Calories: 420
    • Fat: 28
    • Carbohydrates: 10
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 33

    Keywords: tuscan chicken alfredo, spaghetti squash alfredo, low carb dinner, keto alfredo, chicken spinach squash, easy squash recipes