• Set the oven to warm or use a warming draw if you have one

Fajita Seasoning Mix

• You can use your favorite fajita seasoning mix or make your own seasoning mix by mixing all the listed spices together. Since some need to watch their sodium intake, I left a set amount of salt out of the mix and you can add salt to taste

Marinate the Chicken

• Place the chicken into a zip lock bag. Add ⅔ c of water plus 4 tsp of the fajita mix into the bag. Add the zest of one lime and the juice from half of the lime to the bag. Seal the bag and massage the fajita marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for 2 hr before using.

Preparing the Fajita Chicken & Spaghetti Squash

• Prick the spaghetti squash all over with a fork and then place it in a casserole dish. Microwave on high for 2:45 min.
• While the squash is in the microwave, remove the core and seeds from the bell pepper. Slice the bell pepper into strips. Slice the onion and then cut the slices in half.
• Remove the squash from the microwave. Cut it in half and then remove the seeds and fibers from the center of each half.
• Place the cleaned out squash halves cut side face down in the casserole dish and return to the microwave and cook for 2 min more on high.
• While the squash is finishing to cook in the microwave, sauté the bell pepper and onion in olive oil until they are fork tender. Add 1½ tsp of the fajita seasoning mix along with 1 tsp of lime juice from the remaining half of lime to the cooked onions and peppers. Add salt to taste. Toss the onions and peppers to mix in the seasonings. Taste and add more fajita seasoning if you think it is needed. You want to taste the seasonings but you do not want them to be overpowering.
• Remove the squash from the microwave. Use a fork and separate the spaghetti squash into strands. Place the strands of squash into a casserole dish.
• Spray the spaghetti squash strands with ICBINB spray. You do not want to saturate the squash with the spray - you just want to very lightly coat it so seasonings stick to it.
• Sprinkle 2 tsp of the fajita seasoning mix, salt to taste and 1 tsp lime juice over the spaghetti squash strands. Toss to mix and distribute the seasonings through the squash strands.
• Spread the seasoned peppers and onions over the top of the spaghetti squash layer. Place the casserole into a oven set on warm or in a warming draw to keep it hot. If this doesn't work for you, then set aside and you can heat it in the microwave just before adding the chicken.
• Grill the marinated chicken tenderloins or breasts on an outdoor or indoor grill until the internal temperature is 165 - 170℉.
• Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 min. Cut into strips.
• Remove the casserole with the squash and peppers and onions from the oven or warming drawer. If you did not use either of these methods, stick them in the microwave for 30 sec on high to heat through.
• Arrange the chicken strips over the top of the casserole.
• Serve up a portion garnished with 2 tbsp shredded fat free cheddar cheese and a dollop (2 tsp) of light sour cream. Refrigerate any left overs. The hubby and I usually split this casserole between us.