Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash⏱ 70 min total

Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Per 1 serving · 1,218 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
943
47%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    55g
    23% of calories
  • Carbs
    71g
    29% of calories
  • Fat
    53g
    49% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash (1218 g) has 943 calories, with 55 g of protein, 71 g of carbohydrates and 53 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (110% DV), dietary fiber (47% DV) and Vitamin A (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 63%, 132% and 65% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
77cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.8g
Net carbs
57g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
28 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein110%
  • Dietary fiber47%
  • Vitamin A45%
  • Vitamin C24%
  • Vitamin E23%
  • Vitamin K43%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Nothing notable

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20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium63%
  • Saturated fat132%
  • Cholesterol65%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 60 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with oil and spray with non-stick spray. Cut squash in half and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste. Place on the baking sheet cut side down and bake for 30-45 minutes until tender. Once tender, shred and set aside.

  2. 2

    Dice chicken into large bite sized cubes. Sauté in oil in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add garlic and sage and cook for about one minute.

  5. 5

    Stir in the flour and cook for about one minute, stirring constantly.

  6. 6

    Whisk in the chicken broth and then the half and half.

  7. 7

    Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until smooth.

  8. 8

    Add the cooked shredded spaghetti squash and the cooked shredded chicken. Cook until heated through.

  9. 9

    Taste the chicken alfredo spaghetti squash. Then, season with salt, pepper and parsley.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (1,218 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A403 μg
45%
Vitamin C21 mg
24%
Vitamin D1 μg
5%
Vitamin E3 mg
23%
Vitamin K52 μg
43%
Thiamine0.4 mg
30%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
56%
Niacin20 mg
124%
Vitamin B62 mg
141%
Folate (B9)133 μg
33%
Vitamin B122 μg
71%
Pantothenic acid5 mg
107%
Choline192 mg
35%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium867 mg
87%
Iron4 mg
52%
Potassium1,653 mg
35%
Magnesium173 mg
41%
Phosphorus832 mg
119%
Zinc5 mg
41%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese1 mg
64%
Selenium46 μg
84%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene127 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid5 g—
Beta carotene688 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid10 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine3 g—
Lactose3 g—
Leucine5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine5 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats17 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline4 g—
Retinol341 μg—
Serine3 g—
Starch5 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine2 g—
Valine3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 943 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 179min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 113min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 79min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 133min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash?

One serving of Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash (1 serving) has 943 calories, which works out to 77 calories per 100 g. That is about 47% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash high in protein?

It provides a solid 55 g of protein per serving (110% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 57 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash?

1451 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash?

28 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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