Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken

Why boil gem squash to oblivion when you can stuff it with shredded chicken, mouthwatering mushrooms, and cover 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. Garnished with delicate chives.

Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken

with a fresh tangy salad

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 45 - 65 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Seasoning (Salt & Pepper)
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
Photo of Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken
  1. WHAT A GEM

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.

  2. 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.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. GOLDEN Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).

  5. GRILLED CHEESE

    Use two forks (one to secure the Chicken and the other to shred) and gently shred the chicken. Mix with the mushrooms. Stuff the gem squash cups with the chicken filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.

  6. TANGY, NUTTY SALAD

    To a bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  7. TIME TO ENJOY

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.

  • Gem Squash - 1

  • Sunflower Seeds - 10g

  • Button Mushrooms - 125g

  • Free-range Chicken Breast/s - 1

  • Mozzarella Cheese - 40g

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 20g

  • Red Wine Vinegar - 10ml

  • Fresh Chives - 3g

  1. WHAT A GEM

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.

  2. 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.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. GOLDEN Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).

  5. GRILLED CHEESE

    Use two forks (one to secure the Chicken and the other to shred) and gently shred the chicken. Mix with the mushrooms. Stuff the gem squash cups with the chicken filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.

  6. TANGY, NUTTY SALAD

    To a bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  7. TIME TO ENJOY

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.

  • Gem Squash - 2

  • Sunflower Seeds - 20g

  • Button Mushrooms - 250g

  • Free-range Chicken Breast/s - 2

  • Mozzarella Cheese - 80g

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 40g

  • Red Wine Vinegar - 20ml

  • Fresh Chives - 5g

  1. WHAT A GEM

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.

  2. 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.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. GOLDEN Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).

  5. GRILLED CHEESE

    Use two forks (one to secure the Chicken and the other to shred) and gently shred the chicken. Mix with the mushrooms. Stuff the gem squash cups with the chicken filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.

  6. TANGY, NUTTY SALAD

    To a bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  7. TIME TO ENJOY

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.

  • Gem Squash - 3

  • Sunflower Seeds - 30g

  • Button Mushrooms - 375g

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 3

  • Mozzarella Cheese - 120g

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 60g

  • Red Wine Vinegar - 30ml

  • Fresh Chives - 8g

  1. WHAT A GEM

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash halves on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.

  2. 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.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. GOLDEN Chicken

    Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway).

  5. GRILLED CHEESE

    Use two forks (one to secure the Chicken and the other to shred) and gently shred the chicken. Mix with the mushrooms. Stuff the gem squash cups with the chicken filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes.

  6. TANGY, NUTTY SALAD

    To a bowl, add the leaves, Cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  7. TIME TO ENJOY

    Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad.

  • Gem Squash - 4

  • Sunflower Seeds - 40g

  • Button Mushrooms - 500g

  • Free-range Chicken Breasts - 4

  • Mozzarella Cheese - 160g

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Sun-dried Tomatoes - 80g

  • Red Wine Vinegar - 40ml

  • Fresh Chives - 10g

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken?

The preparation time for Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken with a fresh tangy salad is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken with a fresh tangy salad?

The total time required to make Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken with a fresh tangy salad is between 45 and 65 minutes.

How many servings does Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken?

Button Mushrooms, Chicken, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds

What is the nutritional information of Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken?

Calories: 489, Carbs: 23.2 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 53.1 grams, Sugar: 11.9 grams, Salt: 504 grams

How do I prepare Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken?

TANGY, NUTTY SALAD: To a bowl, add the leaves, cucumber, sun-dried tomato, and the sunflower seeds. Toss through the vinegar, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. TIME TO ENJOY: Plate up the stuffed gem squash and garnish with the chives, and side with the tangy salad. GRILLED CHEESE: Use two forks (one to secure the chicken and the other to shred) and gently shred the chicken. Mix with the mushrooms. Stuff the gem squash cups with the chicken filling, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the oven and grill until the cheese has melted and lightly golden, 4-6 minutes. GOLDEN CHICKEN: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken on one side until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 4-5 minutes. During the final 1-2 minutes, baste the chicken with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until cooked through, 10-12 minutes (shifting halfway). MMMUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. 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 drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken?

Button Mushrooms, Chicken, Cucumber, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds

How many calories does Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken have?

489 calories

How much fat content does Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken have?

grams

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