Description

A flavorful and satisfying meal featuring tender braised chicken breasts served over perfectly roasted spaghetti squash, brightened with fresh lemon and aromatic rosemary.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large spaghetti squash
2 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 1/4 lb. chicken breasts (boneless/skinless)
1 tbsp. butter
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary (chopped fine)
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
1 lemon
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Step: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut spaghetti squash in half and scoop out seeds. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 50-60 minutes or until flesh is tender and can easily be poked with a fork.
Step: Place flour and Italian seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken through flour mixture. Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breast in pan, browning each side. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side. Place on plate and set aside.
Step: Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic cloves and saute for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add broth, rosemary, and juice of half of the lemon. Add chicken back to skillet and simmer for at least 5 minutes or until chicken cooked thoroughly.
Step: Once spaghetti squash finished roasting, scoop out flesh of squash. Top squash with chicken, pan sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Slice remaining lemon and serve with chicken.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is fully cooked through by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F. The lemon provides a zesty finish, so feel free to adjust the amount of juice to your preference.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: Braising
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 405 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 904 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg

Keywords: braised chicken, spaghetti squash, healthy dinner, lemon chicken, easy meal