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Jalapeno Summer Squash




List of Ingredients



• 1 pound yellow squash, zucchini or a combination, sliced
  
• 1 small onion, sliced
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  
• 1 large fresh jalapeno or canned (or to taste), chopped
  
• 1/4 cup de-fatted chicken stock
  
• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  
• 1 (3 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese
  
• 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the first 5 ingredients for 1-2 minutes.
   
   
2. Add chicken stock and cover skillet. Cook to desired doneness.
   
   
3. Add cream chesse (in small chunks) and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until cheese melts. Uncover and continue cooking until cheese is melted and all ingredients are well combined.