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CHICKEN ENCHILADA STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by รก-43854

Number Of Ingredients 19

Enchilada Sauce:
2 small spaghetti squash, cut in half and seeded
1 tablespoon oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
2 cups enchilada sauce (see below)
1/2 cup black beans (optional)
1/2 cup corn (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, torn
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon cumin, toasted and ground
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1-2 chipotle chilies in adobo
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Brush the inner flesh of the spaghetti squash with oil, season with salt and pepper and roast, skin side up, in a preheated 400F oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Mix the chicken, enchilada sauce, beans, corn and cilantro, divide the mixture between the spaghetti squash and top with the cheese. Sauce: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, simmer for a few minutes and season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash image

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breats
1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce, divided (hatch flavor for lowest sodium)
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven, preheat to 450
  • 2. Boil chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low and gently simmer until internal temperature 165, 10 to 15 minutes. Shred and transfer to large bowl.
  • 3. Microwave squash cut side down with 2 tbsp of water for 10 minutes until flesh is tender. (alt. bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes)
  • 4. Scrape squash from shell and add to chicken. Add 1 c enchilada sauce, zucchini, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Fill squash shells with mixture and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • 5. Place on lowest rack for 10 minutes. Move to upper rack and broil until cheese starts to brown. To serve cut each shell in half.

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