If you are looking for the best Spaghetti Squash Alfredo, this Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash is it! Loaded with flavor, a creamy alfredo sauce and juicy chicken mixed with tender spaghetti squash!
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
You might be missing your pasta when you switch to a low carb diet, but that means you have to try this amazing low carb Spaghetti Squash Alfredo! The flavors are so amazing you won’t miss having pasta like the traditional chicken alfredo has.
Spaghetti Squash has been my go to veggie for cutting the carbs long before I even went low carb. Spaghetti Squash is amazing because no matter what you are making with it the squash soaks up the flavors and you have an amazing meal.
Spaghetti Squash is a great low carb alternative to pasta because while it is a veggie, once it is cooked you scrape the outer shell and end up with strings of spaghetti squash that resemble pasta noodles.
Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Recipes
- Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin
- Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
- Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Squash
- Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
- Chicken Enchilada Spaghetti Squash
- Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
How to tell spaghetti Squash is ripe
You can tell your spaghetti squash is ripe when it is golden yellow in color or a darkish yellow color.
When checking the shell of the spaghetti squash for ripeness, you want to push down on the skin with your nail and have your nail NOT penetrate the skin. You also do not want to have any squishy or soft spots in the squash at all. When buying your squash also make sure it has no cracks or splits in the skin.
How to cut spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash can be very hard to cut because they are a very firm vegetable with a hard outer shell. Buy you can use a few tricks to make cutting spaghetti squash easier.
If you can’t get your knife into the shell to cut it heating it in the microwave will make it easier. Using your knife make little dashes all the way around the squash where you are planning to cut it open.
Then place it in the microwave for 5 minutes to soften the outside. Once it comes out you just cut along that line of dashes much easier. You are going to want to cut the spaghetti squash length wise so that you end up with two long pieces.
Variations of this recipe
Add veggies. If you want to add more veggies to this recipe broccoli and spinach are perfect additioins.
Change the protein. You can easily change up the chicken in this spaghetti squash Alfredo for shrimp or sausage.
What to Serve with Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
When we have spaghetti squash alfredo for dinner we normally serve it with a low carb bread alternative, a veggie or a salad. It all depends on our moods. If you are looking for easy side dishes that go with this easy low carb alfredo check out some of our favorites.
- Low Carb Olive Garden Salad
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Strawberry Spinach Salad
- Avocado BLT Salad
- keto Cheddar Bay Biscuits
- Keto Cheddar biscuit
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Ingredients
- 5 cups cooked Spaghetti Squash – you will want a 4-8 pound spaghetti squash, which will yield 5-6 cups of cooked spaghetti squash
- 16 ounces chicken breast
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
How to Make Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non stick spray.
Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Lay the squash skin side up on a rimmed sheet pan that is lined with aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken breast on the sheet pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until it reaches 160°F and bake the squash for 35-40 mins or until softened.
Remove the chicken when it is done cooking and chop into small pieces and set aside.
When the squash is cooked Scrape the flesh with a fork to create noodles and set aside.
Place a large skillet over medium heat and add cream cheese and butter. Let melt and stir with a whisk (it will be clumpy), then add in heavy cream and bring to a boil.
Once boiling add garlic powder and parmesan cheese. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the chicken and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
Then add your squash in and stir so everything is coated well with the sauce. Let sit on low heat for about 5 minutes to get all the flavors mixed well and the sauce to thicken a little bit.
Sprinkle parsley on top.
Easy Low Carb Dinner Recipes
- Meatball Casserole
- Slow Cooker Garlic Ginger Chicken
- Baked Italian Chicken
- Low Carb Swedish Meatballs
- Zucchini Lasagna
- Mozzarella Chicken
- Low Carb Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 6 pound Spaghetti Squash This will yield roughly 5 cups of cooked spaghetti squash
- 16 ounces chicken breast
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- Lay skin side down on a rimmed sheet pan that is lined with aluminum foil. Arrange the chicken breast on the sheet pan.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until it reaches 160°F and bake the squash for 35-40 mins or until softened. When the squash is cooked Scrape the flesh with a fork to create noodles
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add cream cheese and butter. Let melt and stir with a whisk (it will be clumpy), then add in heavy cream and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling add garlic powder and parmesan cheese. turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the chicken and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- Then add your squash in and stir so everything is coated well with the sauce. Let sit on low heat for about 5 minutes to get all the flavors mixed well and the sauce to thicken a little bit.
- Sprinkle parsley on top.
Lisa says
That looks amazing!