Best Lindas Cucuzza Squash With Chicken And Pepperoni Recipes

PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND SQUASH

Pasta with Chicken and Squash image

This is a special dish that we enjoy often. A bed of noodles is covered with a creamy cheese sauce, tender squash and strips of chicken that've been stir-fired with flavorful herbs. It's delicious and pretty too! -Pam Hall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, julienned
2 medium yellow summer squash, julienned
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and savory
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, add cream and butter; cook until butter is melted. Stir until smooth. Add cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Rinse and drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cover and keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons oil until onion is tender. Add squash; cook until tender. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. , Add remaining oil to skillet; cook chicken with herbs and remaining salt until juices run clear. Place pasta on a serving platter; top with chicken and squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LINDA'S CUCUZZA SQUASH WITH CHICKEN AND PEPPERONI

Linda's Cucuzza Squash with Chicken and Pepperoni image

I recently discovered Cucuzza squash at our local farm store. It looks like a pale green baseball bat. About the same size. Cucuzza is an Italian squash, now being grown commercially in Louisiana. It must be peeled and seeded. If you cannot get cucuzza you might substitute zucchini. Cucuzza has a mild flavor but a firmer flesh than zucchini.

Provided by Linda Howell @LindaTxRN

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced
3-4 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 large carrot, chopped fine
2 tablespoon(s) evoo
1 pound(s) skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup(s) mini turkey pepperoni
1 cup(s) cucuzza squash, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
2-4 - leaves fresh basil
- salt and pepper
1 cup(s) water
1 large can diced or crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
- pecorino or parmesan cheese

Steps:

Saute onion in EVOO. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add cucuzza and stir until tender. (about 5 minutes) Form hot spot and cook tomato paste. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and water. Stir and simmer about 10 minutes. Correct seasoning if necessary. Cook until thickness desired. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and fresh torn basil. Enjoy!