MAKES: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium spaghetti squash (4 pounds)
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomato plants, undrained
- two tablespoons prepared pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic clove powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Mozzarella dairy product
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, reduce 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon essential olive oil, divided
- 1/2 pound sliced organic mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove clove, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dietary Details
1-1/2 cup: 348 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fats), 63mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 32g carb (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein.
Directions
- Cut squash in two lengthwise discard seeds. Place squash cut side lower on the microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, inside a blender, combine the tomato plants, pesto, garlic clove powder and Italian seasoning. Cover and process until blended put aside. In a tiny bowl, combine bread crumbs and Mozzarella dairy product put aside.
- Inside a large skillet, prepare chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no more pink remove and warm. Within the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic clove prepare one minute longer. Stir within the broth, chicken and reserved tomato mixture. Provide a boil. Reduce heat simmer, uncovered, for five minutes.
- When squash is awesome enough to deal with, make use of a fork to split up strands. Inside a large ovenproof skillet, layer 1 / 2 of the squash, chicken mixture and reserved crumb mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for fifteen minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 in. in the heat for five-6 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Yield: 5 servings.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested inside a 1,100-watt microwave.
Initially printed as Spaghetti Squash Supreme in Taste of Home August/September 2008, p51