Spaghetti Squash with Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Don't be fooled by the healthiness of this next recipe! It's super yummy and you'll be plenty satisfied with all the wonderful variety and flavors.  I wish I could claim this glorious recipe but it was originally created by the tastykitchen. I simply adapted it to fit our needs. I've been searching for recipes that my entire family can all eat right now because my husband is currently on a special Intense Cleanse similar to the Candida Cleanse. Not only can he not have wheat or dairy but a whole bunch of other foods as well! It basically boils dinner down to mostly veggies and meat. ;) (Which, don't get me wrong, are always great to have but I LOVE variety!)

Be sure to see the recipe alterations for special diets.

Spaghetti Squash with Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

(Gluten Free, Can be Dairy Free, Grain Free, Paleo)
Adapted by jalene by inspired by the Tastykitchen.com

Ingredients: 

• 1 whole spaghetti squash
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup gluten free chicken broth, divided
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup frozen peas 
• 2 chicken breasts, cooked & sliced
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for dairy free use 2 Tbsp of Nutritional Flakes instead)
• sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

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Use a fork to scrape the strands.

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and discard. Place squash cut side down on a 9x13 pan filled with 1 cm of water. Bake for 45 minutes. Allow squash to cool before scraping. 

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Picture from the Tastykitchen.com

3.   In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. 
4.    Add 1/4 of the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and broccoli. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the peas, chicken, and remaining 3/4 cup of chicken broth. Shake about 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into the mixture (just enough to thicken the chicken broth). If using Nutritional Flakes, the sauce may not thicken fully.
5.    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 minutes. Serve mixture on top of spaghetti squash or combine all together. Garnish with more parmesan cheese.

 

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Special alterations: 

This recipe can be used on Dr. Nielsen's Candida Cleanse. Simply omit the cheese, and sub fresh tomatoes for the sun-dried.