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Grilled Chicken Cacciatore W/Spaghetti Squash

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Serving: 2 cups squash; 1 cup chicken mixture; 1 tsp Parmesan) 374 Cal; 7 g fat; 48 g carbs; 11 g protein

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Ingredients

  • 6 4-p boneless,skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 large oven, sliced
  • 2 cups frozen mixed bell peppers
  • 10 oz sliced baby portobellos mushrooms
  • 1 25.46-pz chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 tsp low-sodium tomato paste
  • 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 to 3 springs fresh rosemary
  • 6 lb spaghetti squash (2-3 large squash)
  • 6 tbsp grated low-fat Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped or whole fresh basil, optional
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Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from thechew.com

Preparation

Step 1

One: Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides of chicken dividing evenly. In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp oil on medium. Add one-third of chicken to skillet in single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Transfer to 4-to-6 qt slow cooker. Working in batches, repeat with remaining 2 tsp oil and chicken.

Two: To slow cooker, add onion, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes. Stir to combine and nestle rosemary on surface. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Three: Pierce squash skin with fork in 5 places. Micro wave on a paper towel for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove, cut in half, remove seeds, scrape stringy flesh from skin, separating into strands. Divide among dishes

Four: Remove and discard rosemary. Stir mixture and spoon over top of squash. Garnish with cheese and basil.

Make ahead: Prepare Step 3 the night before or up to 2 days before serving. Transfer to large bowl, cover and refrigerate.

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