Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Chicken and Broccoli
This lemon garlic spaghetti squash with chicken and broccoli is one of our go to meals each week.
Try the spaghetti squash with our homemade sauce instead, HERE.
Roasted chicken and broccoli mixed with lemony garlic spaghetti squash is the perfect low carb winter meal!
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We have been making this spaghetti squash variation for SO long. It’s easily on our dinner menu 3x/month. It’s delicious and makes a lot so there is plenty left over for lunch the day.
The nice thing about this recipe is that you can sub out the broccoli for any veggie you like. You can also add in any veggie you like along with the broccoli. It’s so versatile!
We hardly eat pasta because of this meal. This satisfies that pasta craving and has a lot less carbs.
TOOLS WE USE:
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SQUASH:
1 spaghetti squash
1 broccoli head, chopped into small pieces
1 onion, chopped in 1 inch pieces
1 lb chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp pepper, divided
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE:
Use either your favorite Greek or italian marinade OR use our marinade below
1 lemon (zest and juice)
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 lemon (zest and juice)
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
salt/pepper to taste
RECIPE:
Make the marinade (or use your fave!) for the chicken by combining all the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken in a baking dish
Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, but we like to marinate it for 30-60 mins
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
Place onto a baking sheet and flip the squash halves over so the skin side is up then bake for 35 minutes
Put the marinated chicken into the oven at the same time as the squash
Flip occasionally to ensure all sides are roasting
While the squash/chicken is cooking, chop the onion and broccoli and place onto a baking sheet
Toss the broccoli and onion with the rest of the olive oil, salt, and pepper
Put the broccoli and onion into the oven when there is about 18 minutes left on the squash/chicken
Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl
When everything is done cooking, chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and use 2 forks to scrape the insides of the squash so that it pulls apart and looks like spaghetti
You will know if the squash is done, if it pulls apart easily and the strands are tender, not mushy or hard
Add the squash, chopped chicken, broccoli and onions to the large bowl with the sauce and toss it all together!
Serve in bowls and top with a little parmesan cheese and/or red pepper flakes
ENJOY!
It seems like a lot of steps, but it comes together very easily once you prep everything.
We have also done the chicken on the grill and that comes out just as delicious! We have switched up the sauce before and used pesto or red sauce—both are equally yummy!
We will sometimes add carrots and/or peppers with the broccoli and onions. You can add really any veggie you like! I love roasted vegetables!
I hope you enjoy this recipe with your family! Let me know if you give it a try :)
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