Southwest Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons salt; 12 ounces penne pasta; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 16 ounces salsa (about 2 cups at your desired spice level); 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons salt
12 ounces penne pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces salsa (about 2 cups at your desired spice level)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add 2 1/2 tsp of salt and penne to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
3
Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and the oregano.
4
Cut the chicken across the short side to create strips.
5
Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat.
6
When the oil is hot, add the chicken.
7
Spread it out into a single layer.
8
Then add the sliced peppers.
9
Cook without stirring for about 5 min - you would like the chicken to brown a little bit. If it seems as if it will burn, stir it.
10
Add the salsa, stir and cook for about 5 more min or until the chicken is cooked through.
11
Remove the skillet from the heat.
12
Stir in the sour cream.
13
Spoon cooked penne into a serving bowl or onto plates.
14
Top with the chicken mixture.
15
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired, and a little of the shredded cheese.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons salt, 12 ounces penne pasta, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Southwest 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.

Southwest Chicken Pasta

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