Baked Spaghetti Squash With Chicken and Veggies

Submitted by Dotty2

"A recipe that is enjoyed at out house. Great flavor and very healthy. Have an extra serving and you need not feel guilty. Accompanied with a salad and a crusty roll makes for a complete meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 1⁄2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup diced red onion
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat ,cool and shred with a fork.
3. Reduce oven temp to 350°F.
4. Lightly grease casserole dish.
5. In a skillet over medium heat, brown and cook chicken pieces; add peppers, onion and garlic.
6. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
7. Mix the shredded squash and tomatoes into the skillet; add spices.
8. Cook and stir until heated through.
9. Remove skillet from heat and mix in 2 cups cheese until melted.
10. Transfer to prepared casserole dish.
11. Bake 25 minutes.
12. Sprinkle remaining cheese and then continue baking 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[pattiathome_10905365]

Delicious and oh so easy. I make variations of this using different spices. A tip for cutting large squash: Poke holes in the squash with the end of a knife and microwave on high for 3 minutes. This softens the skin and makes it much easier to cut and seed.

 

[qwerty3020]

This was great! I substituted the tomatoes and peppers for vegetables that I like better. I also added about 1/2 cup of wine to the chicken and veggies while they cooked on the stovetop. Also, I used muenster instead of cheddar (about 1 cup), because that was what I had on hand, and I also sprinkled a bit of parmesan on top. This is going into my rotation!

 

[BECKY E.]

Made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Per one of the comments, the flavor was a little bland so I seasoned the chicken with Mrs. Dash. I made two casseroles and froze one for later. It froze well but be prepared for more moisture when it thaws and cooks. Anyhow, very good and a nice presentation! I will make it again

 

[andypandy]

I make this recipe up into two casseroles just for myself, and serves me four times. I must admit sometimes I eat one whole casserole as one serving. This freezes very well, and then when placed in the oven its still perfect. All I need is a glass of wine, and a small salad.

 

[Brittney R.]

Great recipe! I diced fresh tomatoes myself the night before and left them to soak in italian seasonings in the fridge overnight. I left out the cheese, and I did not bake it. I put the chicken and veggies on a bed of spaghetti squash and served with fresh corn on the cob. It was amazing! Loved it. My picky son even asked for seconds twice.