Easy Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash with Chicken recipe is a delicious low carb comfort food full of veggies! Your family won’t even miss the pasta!
One of my very favorite ways to eat more veggies and less carbs is to swap spaghetti squash for pasta. We’ve been making my chicken alfredo spaghetti squash for several years now and I wanted to make another spaghetti squash recipe that we would love as much as that one.
This spinach artichoke spaghetti squash as a sauce that is similar to the chicken alfredo version but it has the addition of the baby spinach and artichoke hearts.
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Where is the Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make this easy meal, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.
How To Make Spaghetti Squash
This recipe calls for cooked spaghetti squash so you’ll need to start by cooking your spaghetti squash if you haven’t already.
You can find my microwave recipe here: How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In The Microwave
You can find my Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash recipe here.
How To Make Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
Step One: Garlic
Start by sauteing some minced garlic in olive oil in a large skillet.
For fresh garlic, use four cloves.
I like to buy my garlic already minced, in a jar and ready to be used. If measuring minced garlic, use two teaspoons.
If you prefer to use dried minced garlic or garlic powder, use one teaspoon.
Step Two: Liquids
Next, add the chicken broth and half-n-half and bring to a simmer (when you see it start to bubble a little but before it starts a full-on boil).
For those of you from other countries, half-n-half might be known as half cream in your country. It is a mixture of whole milk and light cream.
If you prefer to use heavy cream, that would work as well for this recipe.
Step Three: Cheese
Once the liquids are hot, add the cream cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese.
I used regular cream cheese but reduced fat cream cheese would also work in this recipe.
Slowly stir the cheeses until they melt into the liquid. Stir with a nylon or silicone whisk (so that you don’t scratch your non-stick pan) until most of the bigger pieces are gone.
Step Four: Veggies
Now that the sauce is ready, add the baby spinach and chopped artichokes.
I used two cups of packed, fresh spinach for this recipe. Feel free to use more if you want!
Also, if you want to use frozen spinach, you’ll only need about 1/4 cup thawed and drained to get two cups of packed, fresh spinach.
Step Five: Chicken and Spaghetti Squash
Finally, add the cooked, cubed chicken and cooked spaghetti squash.
I cooked my chicken on the stovetop for this recipe but you can use grilled chicken, oven baked chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken.
Step Seven: Finish It Off
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with additional shredded Parmesan.
Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash FAQs
1. How can I lower the fat and/or calories in this recipe? Try making this with fat-free half-n-half, low-fat cream cheese BUT keep in mind that any substitutions may change the flavor and texture of the spinach artichoke spaghetti squash.
2. Is this recipe gluten-free? Yes
3. What about a meatless version? Yes, this spinach artichoke spaghetti squash would still be good without the cubed chicken.
3. How do I make spaghetti squash? Here is my microwave spaghetti squash recipe and here is my recipe for how to make spaghetti squash in an instant pot.
4. How much spaghetti squash do you get from one cooked spaghetti squash? It depends on the size of the spaghetti squash. I’ve found that I typically get about 2 – 2 1/2 cups from the ones I buy.
5. We don’t like spaghetti squash. What can we use instead? Use cooked angel hair pasta instead.
6. What else can I add to to the spinach artichoke spaghetti squash? You can add more spinach and cubed chicken. Or feel free to add other vegetables such as steamed broccoli or cauliflower.
7. What should I do with the leftovers? Divide the spinach artichoke spaghetti squash into servings, put them in airtight containers and place in the fridge or freezer for a quick meal for one.
Looking For More Spaghetti Squash Recipes?
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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash from The Gunny Sack: This Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash recipe is low carb comfort food that is easy to make. Your family won’t even miss the pasta!
Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash from The Gunny Sack: This Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash is a low carb recipe the whole family will love! This baked spaghetti squash casserole is pure comfort food full of flavor and cheesy goodness.
Spaghetti Squash with Bacon and Parmesan from SkinnyTaste: Roasted spaghetti squash with bacon and Parmesan cheese is a great way to top spaghetti squash for an easy, tasty, low-carb side dish.
Instant Pot Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash from The Gunny Sack: This Instant Pot Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash recipe is mainly vegetables! It’s healthy, flavorful, filling, and gluten free.
Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs from The Gunny Sack: Skip the carbs and try this recipe for spaghetti squash with meatballs. This healthy dinner recipe for squash boats is a great way to eat extra vegetables!
Spinach Artichoke Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic (4 cloves)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half-n-half
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach packed in cup
- 1 cup cooked chicken cubed
- 2 cups cooked spaghetti squash
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute.
- Add the chicken broth and half-n-half. Bring to a simmer (when you see it start to bubble a little but before it starts a full-on boil), stirring often.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and mostly smooth.
- Add the baby spinach and chopped artichoke hearts. Cook and stir for two minutes.
- Add the cooked, cubed chicken and cooked spaghetti squash. Cook and stir until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Can be served with additional shredded Parmesan cheese.
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Leann says
Aahhhhmazing!! My Irish husband, who eats pasta like he’s Italian, loves this!! Thanks for sharing!
Kendall says
I made this for lunch today. I followed the recipe pretty close omitting chicken because we were out. I cooked the spaghetti squash in my IP. So when the sauce was done, the squash was also done at the same time. I had trouble getting the strands out of the half, so I just ladled some sauce into the shell and made it a bowl. Maybe it’s because I used the IP which requires water, but the sauce wasn’t sticking to the strands at all. It was very watery. I think maybe I should’ve baked the squash instead because that’s a drier way to cook it? I still ate it, and my toddler came to try it and asked for additional bites even though she said her tummy was full of grilled cheese. 😂 So it wasn’t bad. Just the wateryness of it isn’t what I was expecting.
Wendy Burton says
Artichoke spaghetti squash this was so good rich creamy very tasty and easy to do.
Vanessa says
Omg this was soooo good! I had pretty much given up on spaghetti squash but wow! This was a perfect combo!
Debra says
OMG!!! This was AH-MAZING!!!!!!! Absolutely delicious! This is a new go-to for me — so easy too make. Thank you!
Megan says
So good!! Even my fiance, who is averse to any and all vegetables, said it “wasn’t bad”. Haha. I gobbled it up! I love spinach artichoke dip and this is such a delicious way to do it in a healthier way. Thanks!!
RaDonna Gentry says
This is a very good recipe. It deserves 10 stars. The only thing I did different was made extra sauce, next time I will add more spinach. This recipe is going on my weekly rotation.
Tonia says
Fabulous! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it as much as we do!
RaDonna Gentry says
This is a very good recipe. It deserves 10 stars. The only thing I did different was made extra sauce, next time I will add more spinach. This recipe is going on my weekly rotation.