Lemon Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

Lemon Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

Recipe by Mel Boyajian from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • olive oil
  • sea salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-2 in (2-5 cm) pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cherry tomato, halved
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz baby spinach

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash around the lengthwise center of the squash. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  • Cut the squash in half along the holes. Remove the seeds and pulp with a spoon. Drizzle the squash with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the squash cut-side down on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until tender. Let cool.
  • Heat a bit of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add a bit more oil and the onion and sauté for a few minutes, until starting to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and tomatoes and cook for a couple minutes, until the tomatoes start to release their juices.
  • Add the lemon juice and chicken broth and cook until the liquid reduces by about half, 20 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, then add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Using 2 forks, shred the spaghetti squash and scoop out onto serving plates.
  • Pour the sauce over the squash. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 305
  • Carbohydrate: 26g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Sugar: 12g

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