eCook Meal
Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken
with a fresh tangy salad
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R246.98
for 4 servings · R61.74 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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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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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Gem Squash needs 4Gem Squash 1 kg R32.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R32.99
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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 R124.99 · 27% of packR33.33
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Red Wine Vinegar needs 40 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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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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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, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato
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, Chicken Breast, Cucumber, Fresh Chives, Gem Squash, Mozzarella Cheese, Red Wine Vinegar, Salad Leaves, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato
How many calories does Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken have?
489 calories
How much fat content does Mushroom Gem Squash & Cheesy Chicken have?
grams