Spaghetti Squash

So this thing called the spaghetti squash... at TJ's they are hot stuff :) So I thought, why not give it a try.  I figured Mike would totally hate it but he'd have to deal and it would be a one time only thing.... well I was wrong!  Both Mike and I loved it.  It however made way too much and I wish they came smaller or were easier to keep... However, I made Mediterranean Chicken with Spaghetti Squash tonight and boy was it yummy !!

So here is the recipe and how I followed it... 

Ingredients:  

• 1-1/2 lb of boneless chicken breasts (cut into pieces)
• 1 medium spaghetti squash
• 5 bacon strips (chopped)
• 1 medium leek ( i used onion... just as good)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 TBS of flour
• 1 Cup of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup of white wine 
• 1/3 cup of half/half cream
• 2 plum tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 can of sliced black olives (2-1/4 oz) (drained)
• 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
• 1/2 TSP of dried sage
• 1/4 TSP of dried thyme (I didn't have sage or thyme so I used italian seasoning which has both)
• 1/2 TSP of salt 
• 1/8 TSP of pepper

I cut the squash in half- which was much more difficult then i predicted... Discarded the seeds and placed cut down on a microwave safe plate in the microwave for 16 minutes.  

In a large skillet add cooking spray and chicken and onion on medium heat until no longer pink.  When done-put in a bowl covered. 

In the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.

Using a slotted spoon remove the bacon and put on a paper towel

Add garlic to the skillet for 1 minute and then stir in the flour

Gradually add broth, milk and wine

Bring to a boil-- cook and stir for 2 minutes

Stir in the remaining ingredients 

Add the chicken and bacon and stir until hot!! 

Ta Da.... I served it on top of the spaghetti squash and with cous cous... well and of course a great glass of wine....

I hope you enjoy the recipe we surely did :) 

So I will definitely buy spaghetti squash in the future!  the hubby loved it and so did i and what a great alternative to spaghetti without all the carbs!! This is one satisfied boy after dinner and studying!