eCook Meal
Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash
with a fresh tangy salad
Why boil gem squash to oblivion when you can stuff it with shredded chicken, artichokes, and cover it with a dome of grilled cheese, Chef? These loaded bowls are served with a flavour-packed salad of sun-dried tomato, toasted seeds, fresh greens & cooling cucumber and garnished with delicate chives.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly coat in cooking spray (or an oil of your choice) and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. Allow to chicken to rest for 3 minutes before roughly chopping.
GRILLED CHEESE
In a bowl, mix the Chicken and artichokes. Stuff the gem squash cups with the filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.
TANGY, NUTTY SALAD
To another bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar and seasoning.
TIME TO ENJOY
Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly coat in cooking spray (or an oil of your choice) and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. Allow to chicken to rest for 3 minutes before roughly chopping.
GRILLED CHEESE
In a bowl, mix the Chicken and artichokes. Stuff the gem squash cups with the filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.
TANGY, NUTTY SALAD
To another bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar and seasoning.
TIME TO ENJOY
Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly coat in cooking spray (or an oil of your choice) and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. Allow to chicken to rest for 3 minutes before roughly chopping.
GRILLED CHEESE
In a bowl, mix the Chicken and artichokes. Stuff the gem squash cups with the filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.
TANGY, NUTTY SALAD
To another bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar and seasoning.
TIME TO ENJOY
Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly coat in cooking spray (or an oil of your choice) and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes.
SUNNY SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. Allow to chicken to rest for 3 minutes before roughly chopping.
GRILLED CHEESE
In a bowl, mix the Chicken and artichokes. Stuff the gem squash cups with the filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.
TANGY, NUTTY SALAD
To another bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar and seasoning.
TIME TO ENJOY
Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R138.44
for 4 servings · R34.61 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Red Wine Vinegar needs 30 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 12% of packR5.40
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R49.99 · 5% of packR2.67
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Gem Squash needs 880 gGem Squash 2 kg 2 kg at R55.99 · 44% of packR24.64
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Fresh Chives needs 10 gSour Cream and Chives Flavoured Potato Crisps 125 g 125 g at R21.99 · 8% of packR1.76
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Mozzarella Cheese needs 160 gAyrshire Mozzarella Cheese 600 g 600 g at R129.99 · 27% of packR34.66
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Artichoke Quarters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash?
The preparation time for Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash with a fresh tangy salad is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash with a fresh tangy salad?
The total time required to make Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash with a fresh tangy salad is between 45 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash?
Artichoke Quarters, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash?
Calories: 456, Carbs: 22 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 48.7 grams, Sugar: 11 grams, Salt: 294.2 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash?
TIME TO ENJOY: Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad. TANGY, NUTTY SALAD: To another bowl, add the leaves, cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar and seasoning. GRILLED CHEESE: In a bowl, mix the chicken and artichokes. Stuff the gem squash cups with the filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and is lightly golden, 4-6 minutes. GOLDEN CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and lightly coat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. Allow to chicken to rest for 3 minutes before roughly chopping. SUNNY SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. WHAT A GEM: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly coat in cooking spray (or an oil of your choice) and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash?
Artichoke Quarters, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds
How many calories does Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash have?
456 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Chicken Stuffed Gem Squash have?
grams