Mexican Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 4 plum tomatoes or 6 whole; canned, well drained; 3 scallions; 1 large green bell pepper; 3/4 pound vermicelli or other; thin pasta; 1/2 pound chicken breast,skin-; less,boneless; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 can (4 oz,)chopped green chiles,drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup (packed) cilantro sprig

Servings: persons

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 plum tomatoes or 6 whole
canned, well drained
3 scallions
1 large green bell pepper
3/4 pound vermicelli or other
thin pasta
1/2 pound chicken breast,skin-
less,boneless
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (4 oz,)chopped green chiles,drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (packed) cilantro sprig

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In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth,garlic,cumin, and chili powder to a boil over
2
med-high heat.
3
Meanwhile,coarsely chop tomatoes,scallions and bell pepper. Break pasta into 2-inch
4
pieces.
5
Add the chicken to the boiling broth, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside to cool slightly.
6
In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over med-high heat until hot but not smoking
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Add the pasta and cook, stirring, until the pasta is lightly browned, about 2 minutes..
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Add the broth mixture,tomatoes,
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scallions,peppers,chiles, and salt,bring to a boil over med-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer, stirring
10
ocasionally,until the pasta is
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cooked,about7 minutes.
12
Meanwhile,shred the chicken. Mince the cilantro.
13
Stir the shredded chicken and cilantro into the pasta mixture and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chicken Pasta

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