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spicy chicken pasta

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Recipe by
LESLIE TRYTHALL
@LTPT1986
PALM BAY, FL

My husband would eat macc & cheese every day if I would make it. So to compromise, I just make one pot meals based around macc & cheese with different flavors. This one I season the chicken like I would taco meat & add the tomatoes & chiles. Makes him happy!

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yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spicy chicken pasta

  • 1 lb
    boneless chicken(white or dark)
  • 1 box
    ready cut pasta noodles(maccaroni))
  • 8 oz
    velveeta, cubed
  • 1 can
    tomatoes & chiles, your choice of heat level
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1-2 tsp
    chili powder, to taste
  • 1-2 tsp
    garlic salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper & black pepper
  • olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make spicy chicken pasta

  • 1
    Cut chicken into bite size cubes. Add seasonings & oil to chicken & mix well to coat.
  • 2
    Put on pasta to cook according to package.
  • 3
    Saute chicken in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain.
  • 4
    Put velveeta & tomatoes in a bowl, & microwave until cheese is melted. Stir well to combine.
  • 5
    Cobine chicken, pasta & cheese sauce. Allow to sit covered for approx. 10 minues for cheese to stick to pasta.
  • 6
    We like to add a dollop of sour cream on top & green onions if I have them.
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