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Crockpot Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Squash

A creamy, low-carb slow cooker dish featuring tender spaghetti squash tossed in pesto, rich cream, and melted cheeses.

4 hours 15 minutes Original post

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp pesto
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • shredded parmesan (for topping)
  • fresh parsley (for topping)
  • cooked or rotisserie chicken (optional)

Method

  1. 1

    Place the whole spaghetti squash in a crockpot, cover with the lid, and cook on high for 2 hours until the shell becomes slightly tender.

  2. 2

    Let the squash cool for 15 minutes, then slice in half and scoop out the seeds.

  3. 3

    Scrape the flesh from the shell and place the strands back into the crockpot.

  4. 4

    Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, pesto, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and xanthan gum, then stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Cover with the lid and cook on high for an additional 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Stir in mozzarella cheese and optional cooked chicken.

  7. 7

    Top with shredded parmesan and parsley before serving.