Chipotle Chicken Pasta Casserole (Cazuela de Pasta con Pollo y Chipotle)
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
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2 garlic cloves
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped white onion
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1 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt, divided, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste to season chicken
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2 tablespoons sauce from chipotles in adobo, or to taste
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1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded, or to taste, optional
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1 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
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1 pound penne or elbow pasta
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3 cups chicken broth, homemade or store bought
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2 cups (8 ounces) grated melty cheese, such as Oaxaca, Monterey Jack or mozzarella
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1 ripe Mexican avocado, halved, pitted, meat scooped out and cut into slices (optional for garnish)
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Mexican crema, Latin-style cream, crème fraiche or sour cream (optional for garnish)
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