Spaghetti Squash with Chicken, Pears and Parmesan

Serves 4

3 lb Spaghetti squash, quartered and seeded
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch thick strips
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick (Tip: To prevent sliced pear from browning, place in a bowl of cold water; drain when ready to use)
1 tsp dried sage
2 tbsp minced fresh chives
3 oz shaved Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.  Place squash cut side up on a foil lined, rimmed baking sheet.  Add 1/4 inch water to sheet. Bake until edges are golden brown and squash is easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 35 minutes.  Set aside until just cool enough to handle.
2.  In a large nonsick skillet, heat oil on medium.  Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes.  Flip chicken and add pear and sage.  Saute, stirring occaionally, unitl chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Transfer chicken, pears and pan drippings to a large bowl.
3.  With 2 forks, scrape stringy squash flesh from skin, separating into strands. Add squash flesh to bowl with chicken mixture.  Add chives and toss to combine.  To serve, top with cheese.

Nutrients Per Serving ( According to recipe): 10 oz chicken-squash mixture and 3/4 oz cheese:
                                                                         Calories 349, Total Fat 10 g, Sat. Fat 4 g,
                                                                         Monosaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g,
                                                                         Carbs 32 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g, Protein 36 g,
                                                                         Sodium 460 mg, Cholesterol 81 mg