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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe with Spaghetti Squash

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Tender chicken in a creamy Tuscan-inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, served over roasted spaghetti squash. A comforting, wholesome dish perfect for weeknights or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 3 cups baby spinach, fresh and washed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the cut sides of the spaghetti squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes until tender.
  2. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to the pan, spooning the creamy sauce over the top.
  7. Once spaghetti squash is done, use a fork to scrape out the strands. Divide them onto plates or a serving dish.
  8. Top spaghetti squash with creamy Tuscan chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

[‘Don’t overcook the squash to keep the strands firm.’, ‘Use fresh Parmesan for the best texture.’, ‘Taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.’, ‘Scrape browned bits from the skillet to add flavor to the sauce.’, ‘Multitask by prepping and cooking the chicken while the squash is roasting.’]

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Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Spaghetti Squash, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Comfort Food, Healthy Dinner

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