A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, this Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash is creamy, flavorful, and satisfying.
Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish.
Instructions: Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C. Split the spaghetti squash in half down the middle, and then scoop out the seeds. Spread olive oil on the squash's cut sides and season with salt and pepper. Lay the squash halves on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper, cut side down. Put the squash in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it's soft and a fork can easily go through it. Put olive oil in a large skillet and heat it over medium-high heat while the squash bakes. I diced chicken and put it in the pan. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until it is browned and fully cooked. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another one to two minutes, until the garlic smells good. Lower the heat to medium-low, and slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring all the time. Grate some Parmesan cheese into the pan and stir it in so that the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add pepper and salt to taste. Break the squash into strands with a fork after it's done cooking. Put the strands of squash on plates and cover them with the chicken Alfredo sauce. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Have fun!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Harshad V. Kulkarni, Ph.D.





















