Lean & Green Healthy Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 3 Green
• 1 Healthy Fat
• Condiment

Can’t decide what to make? Try this Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes recipe! It’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! Do you dream of eating healthy American food every night? Prepare this healthy lean and green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes recipe to give you and your family a American meal that is both delicious and fits most any healthy meal plan!

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Cooking Time: 32 minutes

Prep Time: 13 minutes

Benefits of Boneless Skinless Chicken in your Diet

Introduction

If you’re looking for a healthy, low-calorie food that’s easy to prepare, boneless skinless chicken breast is the perfect option. Chicken breasts are rich in selenium and vitamin B which help promote heart health. As well as high protein and low fat content that makes it great for anyone trying to lose weight. Chicken breasts are also versatile and can be used in many different dishes such as sandwiches or salads.

Chicken breasts are a high protein, low-fat food.

You can enjoy the benefits of boneless skinless chicken breasts in your diet. They are a high protein, low-fat food that provides nearly all the essential amino acids and vitamins. Protein is important for building muscle, boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. It also promotes healthy hair growth and helps you feel full longer so you won’t overeat at mealtime.

Lean & Green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cubed
• 1/2 tsp Salt Divided
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Yellow Onion Diced (optional)*
• 2 small Garlic Cloves Minced
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
• 2 cup Baby Spinach
• 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 1/2 small Lemons
• 4 cup Spaghetti Squash

Lean & Green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Tomatoes

Instructions

1. Season chicken breast with 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute’ chicken until cooked through, approximately 7 – 10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute’ until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth, juice from a lemon, and the remaining salt (optional), reduce the skillet heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half, approximately 15 minutes.
4. Add chicken and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
5. Serve the contents of the skillet on top of the spaghetti squash.