Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

Name: Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 52 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed; vegetable oil cooking spray; 1/2 lb ground chicken, ground breast; 1/4 cup red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup fennel bulb, chopped; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground; 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Submitted by Derf2440

"No rice in this one, just veggies and chicken."

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photo by DianaEatingRichly

Ready In:: 1hr 7mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 2

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup water
1 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
vegetable oil cooking spray
¹⁄₂ lb ground chicken, ground breast
¹⁄₄ cup red onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup fennel bulb, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup dried cranberries
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
¹⁄₂ cup plain fat-free yogurt
¹⁄₂ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

directions

Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
Add water to a casserole that will hold the two haves of the squash; microwave on high for 5 minutes or until squash meat is fork soft; drain water out and set aside in casserole.
Spray a non stick frypan with veggie spray; add ground chicken, onion and fennel bulb, scramble fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Add the dried cranberries, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; scramble fry for 5 minutes.
Add the yogurt and stir thourgh, cook for another 2 minutes.
Fill the squash halves with the filling; bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle cheese over tops and return to oven for a further 10 minutes.

Questions & Replies

Do you cover the casserole dish with the lid when baking?

Jacqueline G.

Reviews

Made some tweaks to this solid recipe and turned out fantastic. I ommited the cheese and yogurt and added 2 minced garlic cloves as well of a pinch of cinnamon and crushed red pepper flakes. I will make again for sure. Will keep my tweaks and will also roast the squash in the oven first instead of the microwave.
Emma D.
Wonderful flavor!

DianaEatingRichly
Yummy! I added an Apple, chopped. It was very good and my kids loved it too! Thanks for the great recipe!

keyholegallery
Delicious! My squash skins got to soft so I scooped the meat out and baked this in "personal" size casserole dishes. I also used canned chicken, and currants instead of cranberries, because that is what I had on hand. This was very different and enjoyed by DH and myself. Thanks!

yogiclarebear

Tweaks

Ommited yogurt and cheese. Added garlic, cinnamon and crushed red pepper flakes.

Emma D.

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Derf2440

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