Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Squash
You'll find acorn squash popping up at the grocery store this season. Use it to make a new twist on the classic chicken enchilada. Dovetailing Tip: Cook enough chicken to have 2 1\2 cups of chicken to use day 4 in Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Squash.
Cook time:
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 330
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 330
2 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, diced
1 small poblano chile pepper, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1-15 ounces can red enchilada sauce
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1-8 ounces package shredded mexican-blend cheese (about 2 cups)
sour cream, for topping
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the squash halves in a large microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
Place the acorn squash cut-sides up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the squash halves and top with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden and melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with sour cream and more cilantro.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and poblano and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 3 minutes. Add the enchilada sauce and chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
Place the acorn squash cut-sides up in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide the chicken filling evenly among the squash halves and top with the cheese. Bake until the cheese is lightly golden and melted, 10 to 12 minutes. Top with sour cream and more cilantro.
Source: foodnetwork.com
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