SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SPINACH AND CHICKEN

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This simple and delicious meal served on spaghetti squash combines flavors of ingredients that can be found in most kitchens.

Provided by Jerry Trevino

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 cube chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
2 ½ cups baby spinach
½ lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and use a fork to poke small holes along the outside skin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the outside and easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, flip cut-side up, and let cool until easily handled.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, serrano pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until nearly tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until mostly browned, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and boil until juices are released, about 5 minutes. Stir in bouillon to dissolve; reduce heat to low. Add spinach and simmer until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Squeeze in lime juice and stir.
  • Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork. Serve chicken and spinach over spaghetti squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 246.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Kalumba Blessings
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


OKEWUSI TOMIWA
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The spinach and chicken helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.


Christine Naziwa
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I accidentally added too much salt.


Survivio Legend
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Melanie Chavez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Rekike Solomon
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This was a great recipe! I especially liked the addition of the spinach and chicken.


mostafa elfaramawy
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The squash was a bit too watery for my liking, but the chicken and spinach were delicious.


Lavendeer 201
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use some more seasoning.


Vanesa kazyte
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


AB LODHII (Abdullah lodhii)
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the squash was cooked to perfection.


topgamer nepal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the spinach and chicken were cooked perfectly.


Argenis Polanco
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This spaghetti squash recipe with spinach and chicken was a hit at our dinner table! The squash was perfectly cooked and the spinach and chicken added a delicious flavor.