southwestern chicken pasta bake
Southwestern flavors in an easy chicken skillet dish. Great week night meal
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta of choice i used mini penne
- 2 - boneless skinless chicken cut into small chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons each ground cumin, coriander, and chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons each flour and butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
How To Make southwestern chicken pasta bake
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Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is almost done. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder and smoked paprika. Add oil to large skillet and cook the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add the onion garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened. Add the wine and deglaze the pan and let most evaporate. Remove from heat.
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Step 3In another pan mix the butter and flour and make a roux. Slowly add the milk and cook until thickened.Add the cheese and let the cheese melt.
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Step 4Place the skillet back on the heat and add the chicken, pasta, and cheese sauce. Cook until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro
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