Author:
Kevin Curry
Green Chiles Chicken Squash Boats
Green Chiles Chicken Squash Boats
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients for 6 yellow squash halves:
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 4oz hatch green chiles (mild, canned)
- 1 cup brown & wild rice mix
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 10 cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 3 tbsp reduced fat mozzarella (optional)
- fresh cilantro (chopped)
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to 405F.
Step 2
Slice yellow squash in half and carve out part of the insides with the seeds.
Step 3
Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Add garlic paste and ground chicken, then cumin seasoning and cook until chicken is 70% finished. Chop the chicken with a wooden spatula so that it does not bind together.
Step 4
Toss in green chiles and cooked rice. Mix together and cook until the chicken is 90% finished.
Step 5
Place the squash halves on a baking sheet.
Step 6
Fill the squash with the chicken and chile mixture.
Step 7
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place on top of the meat mixture.
Step 8
Top with mozzarella cheese, about 1/2 tbsp for each boat half.
Step 9
Bake for 20 minutes for cooked yet firm squash.
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Approximate macros for 1 of 6 squash halves:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!