Starla's Spaghetti Squash recipe

INGREDIENTS
1 medium spaghetti squash (4 pounds) 
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 
2 tablespoons prepared pesto 
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided  
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 
1 medium onion, chopped 
1 garlic clove, minced 
1/2 cup chicken broth 
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS 
Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the tomatoes, pesto, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cover and process until blended; set aside. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chicken and reserved tomato mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands. In a large ovenproof skillet, layer with half of the squash, chicken mixture and reserved crumb mixture. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Yield: 5 servings.

-Starla Davis