Chicken In A Squash Shell

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy chicken and colorful vegetables are baked inside tender acorn squash shells, creating a flavorful, healthy, and visually appealing meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 small acorn squash ⓘ
  • Soy-Ginger Sauce ⓘ
  • 1 Tbsp. oil ⓘ
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper ⓘ
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped ⓘ
  • 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped ⓘ
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  2. Arrange the squash halves on an oiled baking pan, cut side down.
  3. Bake until tender, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

319 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 26.6g 34% DV
Carbs 13.6g 5% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 6.1g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 332.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 388mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 18mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 57.3mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 51.5mg 4% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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