Ingredients
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2 ½ pounds butternut squash, peeled
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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½ cup dry white wine
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1 pound chicken tenders
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8 large cloves garlic, peeled
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8 cups baby spinach
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 3 tablespoons, divided
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½ cup sour cream
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
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Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Put a large pot of water on to boil. Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a julienne or regular vegetable peeler, cut squash into long, thin strands. You should have about 10 cups of squash "noodles."
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Combine broth, wine, chicken tenders and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the garlic is soft, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook the squash noodles in the boiling water, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach. Drain in a colander for 3 minutes, then transfer to a serving bowl. Cover with foil to keep warm.
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Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board; chop or shred into bite-size pieces. Transfer the garlic and broth to a blender and process until smooth, about 1 minute. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture; whisk until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Whisk in 1 cup Parmesan, sour cream, butter, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the chicken and cook for 1 minute more.
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Pour the chicken mixture over the squash noodles. Serve topped with the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
505 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
39g | Carbs |
40g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 cups | |
Calories 505 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 40g | 80% |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 58% |
Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
Vitamin A 34898IU | 698% |
Vitamin C 72mg | 80% |
Folate 264mcg | 66% |
Sodium 630mg | 27% |
Calcium 450mg | 35% |
Iron 6mg | 34% |
Magnesium 166mg | 39% |
Potassium 855mg | 18% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.