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Spicy Chicken (or Turkey) with Spaghetti Squash Skillet

Spicy Chicken (or Turkey) with Spaghetti Squash Skillet

Serves: 6

Ingredients
  • 1 spaghetti squash, cooked by your favorite method and separated into strands
  • 2 T olive oil
  • ½ C minced onion
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 12 oz. cooked chicken or turkey meat
  • 2 C canned crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ C dry red wine
  • 2 tsp. capers
  • 2½ tsp. fresh oregano (1 tsp. dried)
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, more to taste
  • 3 T Italian parsley, finely chopped

Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat, saute onion, garlic and green onions for 2 minutes. Add the chicken or turkey and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and wine and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another 5 minutes. Pour sauce over heated spaghetti squash and serve.