chicken in squash bowls

2 small squash about 1 lb each cut crosswise in half and seeded. (trim a thin slice from bottom of squach halves so bowls will sit evenly on plate after cooking
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt divided
1 slice bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion cut in half and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 tsp cornstarch
1 granny smith applie cut into thin wedges
1/2 tsp dried sage
8 ounces skinless boneless cooked chicken or turkey beast cut into 1/2 inch pieces


sprinkle inside of squash halves with pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. place cut sides down on microwave safe plate. cook in microwave oven on high , 8 minutes or until fork tender. keep warm. (you can also place squash, cut side down in pan and cook in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until fork tender.)
while squash is cooking, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. in a small bowl whisk together cider and cornstarch until blended.. add cider mixture and apple to skillet, increase heat to medium high. cook 3 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
add sage, chicken and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to skillet. cover and cook 3 minutes or until apple is tender and chicken is heated through.

spoon chicken mixture into centers of squash halves to serve.