Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Add the dried cranberries, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; scramble fry for 5 minutes.
5
Add the yogurt and stir thourgh, cook for another 2 minutes.
6
Fill the squash halves with the filling; bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
7
Sprinkle cheese over tops and return to oven for a further 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 1 medium acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed, vegetable oil cooking spray, 1/2 lb ground chicken, ground breast, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Stuffed Acorn Squash

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