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Paleo Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 3 -4 servings
Calories 291
Author Michelle

Ingredients

For the spaghetti squash

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ¼ tsp salt

For the chicken

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper omit for AIP
  • 2-3 tbsp avocado oil

For the alfredo sauce

  • 1 medium cauliflower chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper omit for AIP

For garnish

  • 2 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Instructions

For the squash

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Slice off the ends of the squash and continue to slice into rings. Spoon out the seeds and place on a baking sheet topped with avocado oil. Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, (flipping halfway through) until the strands easily pull. Pull out the strands and set the squash aside.

For the chicken

  • Pat the chicken dry and season well with salt and pepper on each side.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet on medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reads 165 F. Set aside.

For the alfredo sauce

  • Add the cauliflower to a medium pot and cover with water. Place on the burner on medium-low heat and bring to a low simmer. Cover and continue to simmer for about 8-10 minutes or until cauliflower is soft. Strain the cauliflower and set aside to allow to cool slightly.
  • Using a small saute pan, heat the oil on low heat and saute the garlic until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Add the cauliflower to a high-speed blender with the garlic, coconut milk, broth, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

To assemble the dish

  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet and add the spaghetti squash to reheat. Top with alfredo sauce, sliced chicken, and chopped parsley.

Notes

All nutrition facts are estimations and will vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.8g | Protein: 8.1g | Fat: 25.2g | Fiber: 3.9g