Spicy Chicken and Spaghetti Squash Skillet

This spicy sauce, which makes good use of leftover chicken or turkey, is also great on true pastas, as well as the spaghetti squash suggested here. For a vegetarian version, simply eliminate the meat, or if you want a substitute, use extra firm tofu.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  small spaghetti squash, cooked by your favorite method and separated into strands (See How to Cook Spaghetti Squash)
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  minced onion
• 3 -4  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  green onions, finely chopped
• 12  ounces  cooked chicken or 12  ounces  cooked turkey
• 2  cups  canned crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup dry red wine
• 2  teaspoons capers
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• 3  tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat, sauté onion, garlic and green onions for 2 minutes.
2. Add the chicken or turkey and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour sauce over heated spaghetti squash and serve.