Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Spinach and Garlic

I really can't get over how much I love spaghetti squash! I haven't bought pasta in over 2 months, and there really isn't a need to anymore as long as I have my spaghetti squash. It's just so versatile and pasta-like, there's no need to ever buy pasta again!! For this recipe, I wanted to dress it up a bit by adding some veggies and a protein to the mix. It makes for a delicious and simple recipe that you can repeat a few times a week.

Ingredients

• 1 cup spaghetti squash

• 1 6 oz chicken breast

• Grape tomatoes

• 1-2 cups spinach

• 1 clove garlic

• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese 

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Step 1: Prep your chicken by heating a medium skillet over high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Coat your chicken with whatever seasoning you like (I chose Grill Mate's Montreal Chicken) and put into pan. Cook evenly so that the chicken is fully cooked, about 3 minutes on each side (depending on the size of the breast).

Step 2: Rinse the pot and add the other tbsp of olive oil and your garlic. Let the garlic brown a bit before dropping in your spinach. The spinach should wilt down in about 4 minutes. After the spinach is cooked, portion out your spaghetti squash** into a bowl and pop in the microwave and chop your grape tomatoes. 

Step 3: Chop your chicken into bite-size pieces and add into your bowl along with your spinach with garlic and tomatoes. 

And voilá, there you have it! A simple dish that has everything your body needs; protein, carbs, healthy fats and veggie. I also chose to top my dish with some Parmesan cheese, obviously, to get the full effect. After, I felt just as satisfied as I had eaten a bowl of pasta, and the flavors worked so well together. If you want your dish a little more moist, you can add some more olive oil to the final product, but I found that it tasted just as good without it. Give it try and don't hesitate to comment and tell me what you thought!!

ENJOY!!

**To see how to cook your spaghetti squash, CLICK HERE**