Creamy Cauliflower Spaghetti Squash & Fried Chicken
Because who needs regular pasta when you can have a creamy, dreamy, veggie-packed alternative? The crispy chicken on top just seals the deal.
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Bake your spaghetti squash: first microwave the spaghetti squash for 2 minutes so its easier to slice. Then cut into approximately 1 inch thick slices and top with olive oil, garlic powder and salt. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.
While the squash is cooking it’s time to fry up the chicken: in one bowl, whisk 2 eggs. In another bowl, mix flour and breadcrumbs. Then dip each chicken tender into an egg wash and then directly into the flour/breadcrumb mixture. Fry in olive oil for about 5 minutes on each side. Be sure to cut through your thickest piece to ensure the chicken is fully cooked!
Next it’s time to make your cream sauce: start by boiling your cauliflower until it is fork tender, approximately 10 minutes. Then add the boiled cauliflower to a blender or food processor with a little bit of the water that you boiled it in, pepper, salt, 1 garlic clove and a handful of parmesan cheese.
Add the blended cauliflower sauce to a pan, with 1 tbsp olive oil. Slowly mix in 1/4 cup heavy cream (remember NOT to blend the heavy cream because you don’t want the sauce to turn into a whipped texture). Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
After the squash is baked, pull it apart with a fork to make it into spaghetti and then add to the cauliflower cream sauce
Add your fried chicken on top and top with parmesan and basil!
Keyword Cauliflower, Chicken, Garlic, Spaghetti Squash