Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts diced
  • 1 fresh corn on the cob
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers (jarred)
  • 4 chopped green onions
  • 1/2 can ROTEL (diced tomatoes and green chiles)
  • 8 -10 jalapeno slices chopped (jarred)
  • 1/2 can rinsed and drained black beans
  • 1 Chipotle pepper chopped (canned)
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp smoked papkrika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese (I used a mexican blend)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise.
  • With a spoon scrape out seeds and dark yellow strings that the seeds are attached to.
  • Place squash face down on a foil lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • (I always use a rimmed sheet so there is no chance of them sliding off sheet when taking in and out of oven) Bake for 40-45 min.
  • While you squash is roasting remove kernels from corn cob.
  • Place them in a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients except cheese.
  • When your squash is ready remove from oven.
  • (You can test them to see if they are ready by scraping the insides with a fork, if the "strings" come off easily, they are ready.)
  • Let cool slightly so you can easily handle the squash.
  • Remove inside "strings" leaving a about a 1/4 inch layer on shells.
  • Add squash "strings" to the bowl with other ingredients and mix.
  • (Taste to see if you need more salt)
  • Place your mixture into squash shell.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Return to oven and cook for about 10-15 min or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.