Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo (Gluten-Free)

Make a lighter twist on Chicken Alfredo, plus it’s naturally gluten-free with this Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo. This recipe is made with spaghetti squash, a homemade cream sauce, and cooked chicken. It can serve as a full meal and vegetable all in one or paired with a side salad.

Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo is one of our go-to low-carb meals that gives you that wonderful taste and texture of pasta, but without ever using pasta! The kids will never know they’re really eating a vegetable.

What you’ll love about Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo:

• Naturally gluten-free and low-carb!
• Creamy Alfredo Flavor!
• Boost of protein with cooked chicken.
• Easy to make in less than 20 minutes.
• Kid-Friendly recipe!

Ingredients for Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo:

• Spaghetti Squash
• Cooked Chicken
• Cream Cheese
• Milk
• Garlic Salt
• Parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. In a Dutch oven, steamer, Ninja Foodi, or Air Fryer, begin by fully cooking the spaghetti squash. Once it is steamed and cooked, scrape out the seeds with a fork.
2. Use a fork to scrape out the remaining spaghetti squash and set it aside.
3. In a large skillet or large stockpot, warm up the cream cheese along with the milk and stir until a sauce is formed.
4. Add in the shredded spaghetti squash and the cooked chicken. Mix this well with the white sauce.
5. Add in garlic salt to taste. I typically start with a teaspoon and work from there.
6. Serve with parsley garnished on top.

How should you cook spaghetti squash? 

The most time consuming part of this recipe is just cooking the spaghetti squash. I have found the easiest way to cook spaghetti squash is using the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot, or Air Fryer. It perfectly steams the spaghetti squash and makes it very easy to shred when cooked.

If these are not an option, boiling the spaghetti squash on the stovetop in a Dutch oven will be the next best option until it’s nice and soft to shred.

Tips for Making Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo:

• Cook the squash until tender to get some crunchy strands but not mushy.
• Top with freshly grated parmigiano and fresh parsley for a resturant-style topping.
• The flavor will come from the garlic salt, so season until it is to your preferred taste.

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.

More Spaghetti Squash Recipes:

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash Taco Skillet

Spaghetti Squash Fritters

Skip the pasta and get that same great chicken alfredo that you love with this Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo, I promise you’ll love it and that creamy taste and texture will get your craving without the carbs!