Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Squash Sauce Over Pasta Food

CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the tomatoes, pesto, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cover and process until blended; set aside. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside., In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chicken and reserved tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. In a large ovenproof skillet, layer half of the squash, chicken mixture and reserved crumb mixture. Repeat layers., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.

LEMON CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash around the lengthwise center of the squash. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Cut the squash in half along the holes. Remove the seeds and pulp with a spoon. Drizzle the squash with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the squash cut-side down on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until tender. Let cool.
• Heat a bit of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add a bit more oil and the onion and sauté for a few minutes, until starting to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the salt, pepper, and tomatoes and cook for a couple minutes, until the tomatoes start to release their juices.
• Add the lemon juice and chicken broth and cook until the liquid reduces by about half, 20 minutes.
• Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, then add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Using 2 forks, shred the spaghetti squash and scoop out onto serving plates.
• Pour the sauce over the squash. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the squash into a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer the squash until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain excess water. Cooked squash should equal 2 cups.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the onion, garlic, and apple, stirring frequently, until softened and brown, about 15 minutes. Add butternut squash and chicken broth, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat just to a simmer, and stir in the milk and cheese blend. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has reached desired thickness, 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook chicken in small skillet with no stick cooking spray until no longer pink.
• Add fresh mushrooms to pan and heat through.
• Combine next 9 ingredients in small sauce pan on stove top.
• Cook on medium heat, stirring using a wire whisk until thickened.
• Take off stove top and add chicken and mushroom mixture.
• Heat prepared spaghetti squash.
• Pour Alfredo chicken sauce over top of spaghetti squash.
• Top with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

CHEESY CHICKEN SPAGHETTI SQUASH SAUCE OVER PASTA

Steps:

• Poke about 12 rows with fork tines in the Spaghetti Squash.
• Use Recipe #160177 for cooking squash on a lower power.
• Cook 15 minutes high power microwave.
• Remove and cut in half, remove seeds.
• Pile squash in a medium mixing bowl. If there is any liquid in the squash halves, add to bowl. Add soup, onion and pepper. Mix.
• Place in a greased medium flat glass casserole dish.
• Bake 375* for 20 minutes.
• Add cheese cubes, sprinkle on top. Cook 5 to 7 more minutes.
• Bring water to boil in a large pot, add pasta. Cook about 11 minutes. Drain. Do not rinse.
• Pile in a large serving bowl and spoon sauce in the pasta. Gently toss. You will see the melted cheese in some areas and the red peppers. (See my recipe for cooking squash).
• Serve sliced canned or fresh peaches on the side.