Instant Pot Mexican Chicken “Spaghetti” with Roasted Spaghetti Squash

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Ingredients

  • 2 spaghetti squash
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 lb ground chicken (or use turkey or grass-fed beef)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 4 radishes, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place rack in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Add squash, cut sides up. Pour water around squash. Close and lock pot lid. Turn steam release to Sealing position.
  2. Set cook time on Manual for 5 minutes. When timer sounds, turn pot off, and release steam using Natural Release method.
  3. Meanwhile, cook chicken, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink.
  4. Stir in chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomatoes; cook until thoroughly heated.
  5. Scrape cooled squash using a fork, removing spaghetti-like strands. Serve chicken mixture over squash. Top with avocado, radishes, and cilantro.

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