Mexican-Style Chicken With Penne Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Chicken With Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb penne rigate; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion, diced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 large chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/4 lb queso blanco or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

3/4 lb penne rigate
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 large chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4 lb queso blanco or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaf

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.Add the penne and cook till al dente - drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, add to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
3
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened and chicken is cooked through.
4
Add the diced tomatoes, chipolte and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
5
Add the corn, season with salt & pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
6
Add the penne and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add one cup of the queso blanco and toss.
7
Transfer pasta to bowls - sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.

527

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb penne rigate, 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Chicken With Penne 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-Style Chicken With Penne

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