SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH CHICKEN

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I've always wanted to try spaghetti squash but most of the recipes I see are meatless. I like meat. So with that said, I kept it on the healthy side and used ground chicken. I made this for my family and even my 5-year-old who hates veggies loved it, although I did tell him it was just spaghetti.

Provided by Junia Sonier

Categories     Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (4 pound) spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
15 medium cherry tomatoes, halved
½ large green bell pepper, chopped
½ large red bell pepper, chopped
½ large orange bell pepper, diced
½ large yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ cup minced red onion
½ pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pierce squash all over with a sharp knife for ventilation and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, combine parsley, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Put cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion in a separate bowl. Set both aside.
  • When the squash has about 10 minutes remaining, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove squash from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice in half and remove seeds.
  • Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet used to cook the chicken; cook over medium heat until you can smell the garlic, about 1 minute. Add fresh herb mixture and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the vegetable mixture and saute just until they have softened slightly, about 3 minutes. Add ground chicken.
  • Take a fork and shred one half of the spaghetti squash lengthwise into the skillet. Mix well and saute for about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining spaghetti squash.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 247 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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