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Chicken Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Kale and Mushrooms - an easy healthy dinner recipe that is paleo, low-carb and whole30
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Garlicky Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Kale

Garlicky Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Mushrooms, and Kale is a nourishing dinner recipe packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 359kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized spaghetti squash roasted
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 5 cloves large garlic minced
  • 3 cups baby Portobello mushrooms chopped into sixths
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced into strips, about 1 to 1.5 lbs
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cups kale leaves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Roast the spaghetti squash using these instructions and set aside until ready to use
  • While the squash is roasting, prepare the rest of the recipe. Heat the avocado oil to medium-high and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is deeply brown, and almost caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes. If at any point the onion begins to burn, reduce the heat to medium-low and add broth to deglaze the pan.
  • Add the garlic,  mushrooms, and chicken and continue cooking until the mushrooms have softened and the chicken has browned slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, thyme, sea salt, and lemon zest and bring to a full but gentle boil. Add the kale leaves and cover the skillet. Cook until kale has wilted and chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Once the spaghetti squash has finished roasting, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool enough to handle. Use a fork to release the spaghetti strands from the squash and place them in a large bowl.
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to the bowl with the squash and toss everything together until combined. Taste for flavor and add sea salt, and/or lemon juice to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 3 | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g