Spaghetti Squash & Chicken

Spaghetti Squash with Chicken,Olives and Sauce
Spaghetti Squash with Chicken,Olives and Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti Squash & Chicken & Olives

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite vegetables.  So easy to prepare and so versatile.  It makes a great side dish and does so well as a star in a main course.  

The other day I forgot to take something out for dinner, so it was improvisation time.  A spaghetti squash, some left over spaghetti sauce a great start , a few more ingredients and it was dinner time.

I always keep large cans of chicken breast in the pantry, it’s just as good as tuna in my pasta salad: http://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/worlds-best-tuna-salad . Add some olives and a few more items and voila a great dinner spaghetti squash & chicken with olives.

Ingredients for spaghetti squash & chicken & olives

This recipe serves two:

  1. 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  2. 1 13 oz can chicken breast or 1 baked fresh chicken breast
  3. 1 can green olives pitted(no pimento added)
  4. 2 cups approximate spaghetti sauce
  5. 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  6. salt and pepper to taste
  7. Parmesan cheese for topping (Optional)
  8. 2 Tbs butter melted

Directions for spaghetti squash & chicken & olives

Preheat oven to 400º

Take the squash and cut it in half lengthwise.  You’ll need a large knife, and cut carefully, as squash have rather hard skins.  Scoop out the seeds, baste the inside with the melted butter and lightly salt and pepper .  Place the squash halves onto a sheet pan and bake skin side up for 30-45 minutes until the squash is cooked, check by piercing the squash on the cut side, with a fork and if the fork goes easily through to the skin it’s done.

While the squash is cooking prepare the sauce. put all the ingredients except the cheese into a sauce pan and slowly bring up to heat.

When the squash is cooked take it out of the oven and let cool slightly.  Holding with a towel or cloth scrape the strands of squash out of the shell either into a bowl or directly onto a plate.

Just before serving add the mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir to combine.  Spoon over the squash.  Optional sprinkle with Parmesan.

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Silpat AE420295-07 Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size, 11-5/8-Inch x 16-1/2-Inch
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch Stainless-Steel Chef’s Knife

 

The Official Taste Tester
The Official Taste Tester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok it’s chicken with spaghetti sauce that’s a winner.  The other stuff not so much, but I could eat around the green things.  Chicken is always 5 paws.

 

IMG

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti Squash & Chicken & Olives
Serves 2
easy to prepare main course
Write a review
Print
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Ingredients
  1. This recipe serves two
  2. 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  3. 1 13 oz can chicken breast or 1 baked fresh chicken breast
  4. 1 can green olives pitted(no pimento added)
  5. 2 cups approximate spaghetti sauce
  6. 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  7. salt and pepper to taste
  8. Parmesan cheese for topping (Optional)
  9. 2 Tbs butter melted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400º
  2. Take the squash and cut it half lengthwise. You'll need a large knife, and cut carefully as squash have rather hard skins. Scoop out the seeds, baste the inside with the melted butter and lightly salt and pepper . Place the squash halves onto a sheet pan and bake skin side up for 30-45 minutes until the squash is cooked, check by piercing the squash with a fork if the fork goes easily through to the skin it's done.
  3. While the squash is cooking prepare the sauce. put all the ingredients except the cheese into a sauce pan and slowly bring up to heat.
  4. When the squash is cooked take it out of the oven and let cool slightly. Holding with a towel or cloth scrap the strands of squash out of the shell either into a bowl or directly onto a plate.
  5. Just before serving add the mozzarella cheese to the sauce and stir to combine. Spoon over the squash. Optional sprinkle with Parmesan.
Rants Raves and Recipes https://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/

 

 If you enjoy our site and are thinking of purchasing anything from Amazon, please use the link to Amazon from our site.  It doesn’t cost you anything and we profit from the ads and purchases .  

 Please help us keep our blog going by letting your friends know we’re here and by checking out the links on our front page.

  copyright © rantsravesandrecipes 2014 all rights reserved

Spaghetti Squash Ragout

spaghetti Squash Ragout
spaghetti Squash Ragout

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spaghetti Squash Ragout

Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite vegetables.  Cut in half scoop out the seeds plop a bit of butter in the well and bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes.  Then scoop out the strings, add butter, a little pepper and some Parmesan and what a great side dish.

So when I needed a dinner and had not taken out anything prior I sought out the small spaghetti squash we purchased this week.  But I thought why not make it the main attraction?  So here starts my spaghetti squash ragout.  This recipe was for the two of us so if your cooking for more people just up the ante on everything.

Ingredients for Spaghetti Squash Ragout

  1. 1 medium to large spaghetti squash
  2. 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  3. 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  4. 1 can Hunt’s diced tomatoes with basil, oregano & garlic
  5. 1 clove garlic diced
  6. ½ cup olives with pimento diced
  7. salt & pepper to taste
  8. ½ cup grated Parmesan
  9. 1 tbs butter
  10. 1tbs olive oil

Directions for Spaghetti Squash Ragout

Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds.  Place into a bake pan and bake at 375° for 30 – 40 minutes until a fork inserted into the squash goes in easily.

Meanwhile take the green pepper, shallot, garlic begin to sauté in the butter and olive oil.  Once the peppers begin to soften add the tomato and olives and let it cook on medium low heat.

When the squash is cooked remove from the oven and let cool slightly.  When cool enough to handle, scoop out and add to the tomato mixture.  Stir to combine, add the Parmesan, adjust the seasoning, bring heat up to warm all through and serve.

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Kitchen Supply 8 Inch Square Glass Baking Dish
All-Clad 5112 Stainless 12-Inch Fry Pan

 

 

 

 

 

If you enjoy our site and are thinking of purchasing anything from Amazon, please use the link to Amazon from our site.  It doesn’t cost you anything and we profit from the ads and purchases .

 Please help us keep our blog going by letting your friends know we’re here and by checking out the links on our front page.

 

copyright © rantsravesandrecipes 2013 all rights reserved

 

Spaghetti Squash Ragout
Serves 2
Write a review
Print
Ingredients
  1. 1 medium to large spaghetti squash
  2. 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  3. 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  4. 1 can Hunt's diced tomatoes with basil, oregano & garlic
  5. 1 clove garlic diced
  6. ½ cup olives with pimentos diced
  7. salt & pepper to taste
  8. ½ cup grated Parmesan
  9. 1 tbs butter
  10. 1tbs olive oil
Instructions
  1. Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place into a bake pan and bake for 30 - 40 minutes until a fork inserted into the squash goes in easily.
  2. Meanwhile take the green pepper, shallot, garlic begin to saute in the butter and olive oil. Once the peppers begin to soften add the tomato and olives and let it cook on medium low heat.
  3. When the squash is cooked remove from the oven and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and add to the tomato mixture. Stir to combine, add the Parmesan, adjust the seasoning, bring heat up to warm all through and serve.
Notes
  1. recipe above serves two if cooking for more increase the amount of all the ingredients.
Rants Raves and Recipes https://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/