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Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Broccoli

Spaghetti Squash and a fork on a table

Serves: 6

Serving Size: 11/4 cups

Cost per Serving: $1.22

Ingredients

  • 2 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with warm water and soap.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  3. Cut squash in half. Use a spoon to remove seeds. Add 1 tsp. oil and a pinch of salt and pepper to the cut side of squash. Lay squash cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven when squash is fork tender. Allow to cool. Once squash is cool, use a fork to scoop out the flesh and place in a large bowl. Reserve the hollowed-out squash "shells."
    • If you're finding the squash too difficult to cut, you can poke holes in the squash with a fork and then microwave it for about 5 minutes to soften.
  4. While squash is cooking, place 1 Tbsp. oil and chicken on baking sheet, toss chicken in oil and put on lower rack of oven while squash is baking. Bake 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Dice and set aside.
  5. In a frying pan, heat 1 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, broccoli, and garlic for 3 minutes. Turn heat to low and add chicken broth, cheese, yogurt, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  6. Add squash and chicken to frying pan and mix all ingredients together.
  7. Divide mixture and add to hollowed-out squash "shells." Bake 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Easy No-Cook Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad in a bowl

Makes 4 Servings.

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 (12.5 oz.) can of chunk chicken, drained
  • 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lite mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Add all ingredients to a medium size mixing bowl; stir together until combined.
  3. Serve with fresh vegetables for a healthy snack! Or enjoy on whole-wheat bread or pita bread for lunch.

Try Other Seasonings & Add-ins!

  • basil
  • Cajun spice
  • chili powder
  • curry powder
  • paprika
  • turmeric
  • apple pieces, grapes, dried fruit like raisins or cranberries
  • bacon bits
  • chopped walnuts or almonds
  • diced red peppers
  • shredded carrots

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.