Chicken Bacon Broccoli Skillet (Whole 30 & Paleo)

This Chicken Bacon Broccoli Skillet is made with a creamy sauce that has a hint of ranch flavoring. It’s a light and satisfying dish that is gluten free, dairy free, grain free, Whole 30 and Paleo friendly.

I am a firm believer that spaghetti squash can be just as good as regular noodles when it’s made right and combined with the right ingredients. If you don’t believe me, then I would highly recommend trying this Chicken Bacon Broccoli Skillet. The combination of the tender chicken, crispy bacon, sautéed broccoli and the creamy sauce will easily convince you that spaghetti squash is your friend!

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti squash
• Chicken
• Broccoli
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Bacon
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Canned coconut milk
• Dill weed
• Lemon juice
• Arrowroot starch

How to Make Spaghetti Squash

The first time I made spaghetti squash it was a complete fail, so I can understand that it can seem intimidating at first. That’s why I created a whole separate blog post that will walk you step by step and show you how to get the perfect spaghetti squash noodles (every time). Check out the post for the Baked Spaghetti Squash by clicking the link below!

Baked Spaghetti Squash

Let’s Get Cookin’

Step One: Prep the squash and chicken

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the spaghetti squash lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the stringy flesh. Place the spaghetti squash on a sheet pan with the inside facing up and bake for 45 minutes. Butterfly the chicken and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Step Two: Cook the broccoli

Cut the broccoli and sauté it in the extra virgin olive oil on high heat for 4 minutes. Cook the bacon in the microwave until it reaches your preferred level of crispiness. Cut the bacon into bite sized pieces and set aside. Remove the chicken from the oven and cut it into cube sized pieces. Remove the spaghetti squash from the oven and use a fork to scrape out the inside to create thin noodles.

Step Three: Combine ingredients in the skillet

Mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, coconut milk, lemon juice and dill weed and add it to the skillet. Cook on high heat until it starts to simmer and stir for one minute. Add the chicken and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix together the arrowroot and water in a small bowl to create a roux and then add it to the skillet. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce gets thicker. Add the spaghetti squash noodles and bacon and stir until the sauce is evenly coating all the ingredients. Continue to cook on medium heat for 5 minutes

Check these out for more spaghetti squash recipes…

• Taco Spaghetti Squash Bowl (Paleo & Whole 30)
• Garlic and Lemon Chicken Skillet (Paleo & Whole 30)
• Paleo Chicken Alfredo Skillet
• Easy Paleo Stir Fry Skillet

This Chicken Bacon Broccoli Skillet is full of real food ingredients while being packed with flavors that will leave you making this recipe again and again. Enjoy!

-Kelsey