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BBQ Shredded Chicken and Squash Noodle Bowls with Avocado-Cilantro Mash

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup favorite BBQ sauce I use Tessemae’s Matty’s BBQ Sauce
  • For the pasta:
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium yellow patty pan squashes Blade D, noodles trimmed
  • For the avocado mash:
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted, insides cubed and lightly mashed with a fork
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breast into a medium saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer until the thickest part of the breast meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and then shred the chicken, using two forks. Transfer the shredded chicken to a medium mixing bowl.
  • While the chicken is cooking, combine all of the ingredients for the avocado mash into a bowl and mix together until avocado is chunky-smooth. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • A few minutes before the chicken is done, place a small pot over medium heat and add in the BBQ sauce, cooking until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the heated BBQ sauce into the bowl with the chicken and stir until chicken is coated in the sauce. Set aside.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil. Once oil heats, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Then, add in the squash noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until al dente (or cooked to your preference.)
  • Plate the squash noodles into two bowls and top with chicken and avocado mash.