I originally saw this recipe on some weight loss show while channel surfing. I couldn't find the recipe by googling it and I don't know what it was called.I did some minor tweaking to make it more filling and to make it stretch further. It is cheaper to make if you can get the squash in season or grow your own! You might try replacing the squash with sweet potatoes too.
Ingredients:
butternut squash (2 1/4lbs 2.69 @ 1.19lb!) 
large red onion (.42)
1lb chicken (1.99)
1 jar marinara/pasta sauce (free)
4 tbsp evoo(.21)
1 c cooked brown rice (.35)
italian seasoning to taste (.02)
Total: 5.68/serves at least 6 (.95 a serving)
Directions:
peel the squash, cut in half and remove the seeds and pulp -cut up into bite size pieces. Cut the onion and chicken into bite size pieces.
saute the chicken in 2 tbsp olive oil until cooked through. place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm
saute the veggie mix in remaining olive oil until tender (7-10 minutes)
return chicken to pan, add the sauce, cooked rice and seasoning
simmer 5-10 minutes and serve
Our Reviews:
The Husband- He liked it. He thinks it's better with the rice(the first time had no rice).
Me- Much better the second time around. The first time I didn't cook the veggies enough and parts were hard. Make sure you cook the veggies long enough!
The nearly six year old girl- She took one look and decided she did NOT like it. In fact, she would choose to go to bed 2 1/2 hours early instead of try it if given the choice. Pie? She tried it and ate 4-5 more bites when pie was mentioned(I know, I know- you shouldn't bribe your kids with treats...).
The one and a half year old boy- He asked for thirds. Need I say more?
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11 comments:
This sounds really good. I haven't seen many recipes using chunks of butternut squash. I will have to try it!
chuckled at your daughter's decision. I have one of those as well...they look and determine they're not going to eat it. (They always end up liking it). :)
Didn't see Tasty Tuesday up there, but that's where I'm coming from. :)
I love dinners under $5. I'm so impressed with this one. I happen to love squash. I wonder if cooked long enough if my daughter would eat it.
Looks like a healthy recipe and a good way to use squash
Yum! That looks great. I'll be tucking this one away for a month or two down the road when the squash from my garden is ready!
This is a recipe I want to try. It looks really good.
I have an 11 yo daughter who also chooses what she will eat by the look of the food! Drives me crazy. She is getting more stubborn all the time and refuses to take a taste-- It must be a control issue. Most of the time if she tastes it she will eat whatever food she didn't like the look of. In fact I have caught her tasting when I wasn't looking and take more than one bite! LOL............
I think I would cut the squash into 'stix' or shred it, and then maybe my daughter would eat it. I am beginning to think that she doesn't like 'chunks' in her food.
Thanks for sharing. I am visiting from Food on Fridays.
What a yummy recipe! I bet my boys would love it also.
Yum! It looks good and healthy, and I have almost all the ingredients on hand. Perhaps you've just planned tonight's dinner menu??
Cute little guy!
My husband always says he doesn't think he'll like what I'm going to cook but once it's on the table he changes his mind. :) Your dish looks incredible. I could learn a thing or two from you about frugal shopping. I'll be back!
Your little guy seems to be enjoying it!! Looks yummy!
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