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Large skillet with spaghetti squash, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, and feta cheese.
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Basil Chicken Spaghetti Squash

Basil Chicken Spaghetti Squash with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is a healthy clean satisfying meal. This easy recipe comes together quickly and is ideal for healthy weeknight meals.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Chicken Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 to 6 Servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash roasted
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped*
  • 4 cloves garlic minced*
  • 1 large crown broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • 2 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

Cook The Spaghetti Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the tip and tail off of the spaghetti squash, then slice it down the middle lengthwise. Use a fork to scoop out the insides and seeds and discard.
    Spaghetti squash halves face up with a spoon scooping out the insides.
  • Drizzle the flesh with a little avocado oil or olive oil and use your hands to spread it around. Sprinkle liberally with sea salt.
    Spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet.
  • Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35 to 50 minutes (depending on your desired level of doneness). I like soft noodles so I bake my spaghetti squash for 45 to 50 minutes.
    Spaghetti squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet, ready to go into the oven.
  • Remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and set it aside to let it cool. Once cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti squash strands.
    Cooked spaghetti squash on a baking sheet.

Make the Chicken Mixture:

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet (I recommend a 12-inch skillet or larger) or thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
    Onions sautéing in a skillet.
  • Transfer the chopped chicken and garlic to the skillet in a single layer and sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Allow it to sit for 3 minutes before giving it a stir. Continue cooking, stirring every few minutes, until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
    Onions, garlic, and chicken cooking in a skillet.
  • Stir in the chopped broccoli florets, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and dried basil. Cover the skillet and cook until the spinach has wilted and the broccoli has reached your desired level of doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    Onions, chicken, garlic, broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes and spinach cooking in a skillet.
  • Transfer the cooked spaghetti squash strands and feta cheese to the skillet and stir well until everything is combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    Horiztonal photo of a nonstick skillet of basil chicken spaghetti squash, freshly made.
  • Serve and enjoy!
    Horizontal photo of two wooden bowls of chicken spaghetti squash with veggies.

Notes

*If you are sensitive to onions and garlic, you can omit them and add 2 tablespoons of stone ground mustard or cider vinegar.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g