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A plate of creamy Tuscan Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan showing golden Chicken Spagetti Squash with sauce and herbs.

Creamy Tuscan Spaghetti Squash Chicken Parmesan


  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This dish combines roasted spaghetti squash strands with parmesan-crusted chicken and a creamy Tuscan sauce of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and light cream. It’s a light yet indulgent twist on classic chicken parmesan perfect for summer pasta nights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large spaghetti squash (34 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup light cream or half-and-half
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish

  • Instructions

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

    2. Pierce spaghetti squash, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season, and place cut-side down on the sheet.

    3. Roast squash 40–45 minutes until tender, then use a fork to pull strands into a bowl.

    4. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, dip in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture, and set aside.

    5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

    6. In the same skillet, melt butter or add oil, sauté garlic 30 seconds, stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add spinach and cook until wilted.

    7. Pour in cream, stir in Parmesan and red pepper flakes, simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened, and season with salt and pepper.

    8. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.

    9. Divide spaghetti squash among plates, top with sliced chicken and creamy Tuscan sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 55 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: roasting and sautéing
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 650
    • Fat: 28
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 12
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 18
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 32
    • Cholesterol: 110

    Keywords: spaghetti squash, chicken parmesan, tuscan pasta, creamy squash, summer recipes, light pasta, mediterranean, gluten free option