Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo is the perfect low-carb way to feed your craving!
Do you want to know what my favorite meal of all-time is? It’s this one. That’s right, Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo is by far my favorite meal of all time.
I could eat this every single day. I guess that’s not too bad either since it doesn’t actually use pasta. That means it’s not only gluten-free but also low-carb.
The real kicker though is that you would never know it. I love serving this to my family because they get a great serving of vegetables without really knowing they are eating any. It’s a win.
How should you cook spaghetti squash?
I shared this recipe originally back in 2013, that’s a long time ago. Since that time, the Instant Pot craze hit the market and I am now obsessed with cooking spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
I typically use my Ninja Foodi; however, it works the exact same as an Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker.
If you are going to make this in the Instant Pot, be sure to follow this recipe for Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. This is the method I follow to cook it now.
If you do not have an Instant Pot, follow my recipe below to boil it in a dutch oven or large stockpot.
What does spaghetti squash taste like?
This is the great thing about spaghetti squash, it tastes just like angel hair pasta or what you would refer to as spaghetti noodles. It has the same texture as pasta, I actually think it tastes even better than pasta.
If you do not like spaghetti squash, this same recipe can be made with penne pasta, angel hair pasta, or your preference.
What do you need for Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo?
- Spaghetti Squash
- Cooked Chicken
- Cream Cheese
- Skim Milk
- Garlic Salt
- Parsley
Tips for Making Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo:
It’s easiest to prepare the spaghetti squash first, then start on the sauce. As usual with any alfredo sauce, it hardens quickly if it’s left sitting or gets cold. It’s best to use warm sauce right off the stove and serve this dish.
The leftovers do taste good; however, you will likely prefer it to be warm off the stove instead of preheated later.
I highly recommend using leftover chicken for this recipe, it’s the perfect recipe for it. We will shred leftover chicken and add it to this and make a whole new meal. This can also be made with rotisserie chicken as well.
More Spaghetti Squash Recipes:
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 4 Lb Spaghetti Squash
- 2 Medium Sized Chicken Breast Cooked & Shredded
- 1 Block Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
- 1/4 Cup of Skim Milk
- Garlic Salt to Taste
- Parsley
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or steamer, begin by fully steaming the spaghetti squash. Once it is steamed, scrape out the seeds with a fork.
- Then, use a fork to scrape out the remaining spaghetti squash and set aside. The squash can also be cooked in a microwave or pressure cooker.
- Next in a large skillet or large stockpot, warm up the cream cheese along with the milk and stir until a sauce is formed.
- Next, add in the shredded spaghetti squash and the cooked and shredded chicken. Mix this well with the white sauce. Then, add in garlic salt to taste. I typically start with a teaspoon and work from there. At this point, you can also add fresh crushed garlic as well if desired.
- Serve with parsley garnished on top.
- Additional Options: You could also add mushroom, peas, tomatoes or a variety of veggies to this as well.
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Comments & Reviews
Life altering!! I mean it I broke up with carbs a few years ago- and have slowly let certain ones back in- but not pasta — I can know have my pasta and eat it too!!!
I cooked this tonight, I did not have any chicken so I used shrimp, this is so delicious. I can no longer eat pasta due to surgery, but I love spaghetti squash. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Yay! I am so happy you enjoyed it! I just told my husband what you said about using shrimp and he gave me that ‘I told you so’ look! He’s been begging me to make it with shrimp and I just have not had a chance too!! So happy to hear it’s delicious with it!
I made this recipe and followed it as instructed and 1 block of cream cheese and 1/4 cup of mill was not enough sauce for the meal. And as soon as it came off the skillet and onto a plate, it dried right back up like cream cheese and got thick and not at all like white sauce. Everything else was awesome but for those who like sauce with thier chicken alfredo, make twice as much sauce as recipe requires.
Just curious, do you know if the squash you used was 4lb or less? I make this almost every other week and have never had any issue with the sauce amount. It does require it to be warmed back up to reheat if you don’t eat it immediately.