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valchemist
06-06-2002, 04:05 PM
I made WendyW's Merlot Pot Roast, finally. It was sooo yummy. We are still working on the leftovers. Thanks, Wendy! I needed a recipe to use up some of the leftover wine (DH and I don't drink wine).

I found a great one when I was looking for recipes to contribute to a recent thread on Spaghetti Squash. It is called Spicy Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Skillet and it was very yummy!!

Here is the recipe. my notes and review will follow.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Spicy Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Skillet

This spicy sauce, which makes good use of leftover chicken or turkey, is also great on true pastas, as well as the spaghetti squash suggested here. For a vegetarian version, simply eliminate the meat, or if you want a substitute, use extra firm tofu.

1 small spaghetti squash -- cooked and separated into strands
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c minced onion
3 cloves garlic -- minced (3 to 4)
2 green onions -- finely chopped
12 ozs cooked chicken
2 c canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 c dry red wine
2 tsps capers
2 1/2 tsps fresh oregano (1 tsp. dried)
1 tsp crushed red pepper -- more to taste
3 tbsps Italian parsley -- finely chopped


Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat, sauté onion, garlic and green onions for 2 minutes. Add the chicken or turkey and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour sauce over heated spaghetti squash and serve.

Source:
"www.FabulousFoods.com"

4 servings

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 249 Calories; 8g Fat (28.8% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 72mg Cholesterol; 257mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.




This was so easy to make, and it is really healthy. I followed the recipe closely but I only used 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes because I didn't want the heat of the dish to overpower the other interesting flavors. Turned out the heat was just right with 1/2 tsp. I loved the taste of the sauce. Next time I will add an extra teaspoon of capers. This was my first experience with spaghetti squash. I pricked it all over with a fork and cooked it for 12 minutes in the microwave (on paper towels). The squash was very easy to work with and I loved the taste. I will definitely make this recipe again.

FL Spirit
06-06-2002, 05:05 PM
This is similar to the Red Wine-Braised Chicken with Couscous in the Jan/Feb 02 issue (pg 103) We really enjoy the flavors in this, so will also enjoy your suggestion. Spagetti squash is great... and could be used with either recipe. Great eating!!!!

CKL
06-06-2002, 05:30 PM
I've had spaghetti squash ONCE and I've never made it - how does it separate into strands? The things you learn and get inspired by around here...

CK

valchemist
06-06-2002, 05:47 PM
Thanks FL Spirit for pointing out that recipe. I missed it.

CKL, once you cook the squash in the microwave, split it in half and scoop out the seeds. Then run the tines of a fork down the length of the squash to remove all the pulp in the form of strands. I just learned how to do it on this thread (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25095&highlight=spaghetti+squash).

CKL
06-06-2002, 11:28 PM
Excellent! Thanks Val!

greysangel
06-07-2002, 06:31 AM
how many servings in this?

it looks wonderful!

JeAnne

valchemist
06-07-2002, 06:42 AM
oops. 4 servings. I will go back and edit...

Tiger
06-15-2002, 07:01 PM
Val-thanks once again for posting! This is excellent!!
I never made spag. squash before and it was easy. I cooked the chicken and squash (in the waterbath) at the same time in the oven. Even my DH who was not too sure liked it. I followed the recipe using the whole tsp. of pepper. Not too spicy for us. Just right! I'll be making this again!!

valchemist
06-16-2002, 09:02 AM
glad you liked it!

I would have never tried it if it weren't for a spaghetti squash thread from a couple weeks ago (started by HeidiH I think).

it is great to try new veggies.