spicy chicken pasta
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!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken(white or dark)
- 1 box ready cut pasta noodles(maccaroni))
- 8 ounces velveeta, cubed
- 1 can tomatoes & chiles, your choice of heat level
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1-2 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
- 1-2 teaspoon garlic salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper & black pepper
- - olive oil, extra virgin
How To Make spicy chicken pasta
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Step 1Cut chicken into bite size cubes. Add seasonings & oil to chicken & mix well to coat. -
Step 2Put on pasta to cook according to package.
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Step 3Saute chicken in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain.
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Step 4Put velveeta & tomatoes in a bowl, & microwave until cheese is melted. Stir well to combine.
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Step 5Cobine chicken, pasta & cheese sauce. Allow to sit covered for approx. 10 minues for cheese to stick to pasta.
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Step 6We like to add a dollop of sour cream on top & green onions if I have them.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Other Main Dishes
Category:
Casseroles
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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