spaghetti squash w/ chicken

Name: Spaghetti Squash w/ Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 small spaghetti squash (about 4 lb each); 3 clove(s) garlic, finely minced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley or cilantro, finely minced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh basil, finely minced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh oregano, finely minced; 15-20 - cherry tomatoes, cut in halves or forths; 1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) red onions, diced really small; 1/2 pound(s) ground chicken (turkey, pork, or beef); 2-3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - salt, season to taste; - black, pepper season to taste; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, shredded

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Junia Sonier

Houston, TX

Updated on Aug 14, 2014

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. ;-)

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

method Saute

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 small spaghetti squash (about 4 lb each)
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely minced
15-20 - cherry tomatoes, cut in halves or forths
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red onions, diced really small
1/2 pound ground chicken (turkey, pork, or beef)
2-3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- salt, season to taste
- black, pepper season to taste
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

How To Make spaghetti squash w/ chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F, pierce the spaghetti squash for ventilation and bake for 45 min or until knife goes through with little pressure.

Step 2

While spaghetti squash is baking, mince garlic, parsley, basil and oregano, put in a small bowl together and set aside for later. Have garlic in a separate bowl.
Step 3

Chop and mince all veggies put in a bowl together and set aside for later.
Step 4

Around the last 10-15 minutes of spaghetti squash baking. Sauté ground chicken until cooked through. Drain if necessary and set aside.
Step 5

When spaghetti squash is ready remove from oven and let cool. Remove seeds and set aside.
Step 6

While Spaghetti squash is cooling add olive oil and garlic to a large sauté pan or wok. Sauté garlic until you can smell the garlic cooking.
Step 7

Add in parsley, basil and oregano to pan and sauté for a minute.
Step 8

Stir in all the veggies and sauté enough to kind of soften them, then add ground chicken.
Step 9

Take a fork and shred spaghetti squash long ways in the pan sautéing between each half of squash addition to get it mixed well.
Step 10

Sprinkle parmesan cheese and salt & pepper, then serve. If you like cheese like I do add more cheese on top once on your plate and eat.
Step 11

ENJOY!
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