Stuffed spaghetti squash with chicken
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The cooking process is very simple—just have an oven and an ovenproof baking dish. The chicken fillet in this recipe is boiled, but that's not crucial; you can use smoked or grilled chicken instead. That way, you'll get even more flavor! So, let's get started. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Boil the chicken fillet and shred it into fibers. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Let's get started!
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Step 2
Cut the pumpkin in half into two equal parts. Remove the insides, scrape with a spoon to eliminate the fibrous edges. Brush the center and sides of the pumpkin with olive oil. Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until done, at a temperature of 200 degrees.
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Step 3
The pumpkin is ready, let it cool down a bit.
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Step 4
Take a fork and carefully separate the spaghetti-like strands, as shown in the photo. Try not to damage the peel.
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Step 5
For the filling, combine chicken fillet (shredded), pumpkin, sour cream, sauce, salt, black pepper, sweet pepper (diced), 150 g of cheese, and green onions. Mix well.
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Step 6
Fill the pumpkin halves with the filling.
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Step 7
Sprinkle the remaining 50 g of cheese on top. Place the pumpkin in the oven for 20 minutes at a temperature of 200-220 degrees.
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Step 8
Stuffed spaghetti squash is ready! Top with sour cream and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve hot. Enjoy!