Best 3 Chicken Stuffed Carnival Squash Recipes

SQUASH-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion, parsley and basil until the onion is tender. Add zucchini and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese, salt and pepper. , Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken on one side to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with the zucchini mixture. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is done.

CHICKEN PARM-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. (If the squash is too tough - puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave for 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half - following the dotted line).
• Scoop out the seeds - brush with oil, salt, and pepper.
• Roast face down in a preheated oven at 375˚F (190˚C) for 35-40 minutes (until a fork can easily pierce the skin).
• Meanwhile - Slice the chicken breasts into strips. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs into three separate bowls.
• Coat each strip with flour, then egg, and then roll in bread crumbs.
• Pour oil in a cast-iron skillet to come ¼ inch up the side. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the chicken strips (in batches if necessary) until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels and remove pan from heat.
• Once the squash has finished roasting - remove from the oven and let it set for a few minutes before turing over and pulling at it with a fork.
• Shred the inside of each squash, being careful not to poke through the skin.
• Pour marinara sauce over shredded squash. Top with chicken strips, then more marinara, and finish with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
• Return to the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN STUFFED CARNIVAL SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (350 degrees F with convection) and wash the squash thoroughly. 2. Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Place cut side down in a dish and fill with 1/2″ of water. Bake for 30 minutes. While it's baking, hand shred the chicken. Set aside. 3. Remove from the oven and flip over. Put 1/2 tablespoon of butter in each squash half and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for another 15 minutes. Set each squash half (open side up) on a plate. 4. Heat a small saute pan with olive oil. Add onions and garlic and stir around until softened. Add chicken, chili powder, and cumin. Season to taste. Divide in half and fill each squash half. Serve.