Spaghetti Squash Chicken Sauté
This high-protein, low-carb spaghetti squash chicken sauté is perfect for clean eating and weight loss. Light but filling, it's ideal for dinner, meal prep, or next-day lunch.
Steps
- Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds
- Place squash cut side down in baking tray, drizzle with oil, season with pepper and salt
- Bake at 390°F in air fryer or oven for 30 minutes
- Let squash cool, then use fork to scrape flesh into spaghetti-like strands
- Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium heat
- Add crushed garlic and chopped onion, sauté briefly
- Add chicken and sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Cover pan and cook chicken for 1-2 minutes until cooked through
- Add broccoli, cover, and cook for 1 minute
- Add spinach without covering and sauté for 1 minute
- Add 2-3 tbsp lemon juice and mix well
- Add 1 tbsp black pepper and chili flakes if desired, adjust to taste
- Add spaghetti squash strands to pan and mix everything well
- Sauté for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors
- Add cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with 2-3 tbsp parsley
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese if desired