Southwest Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Southwest Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 roma tomatoes; 1 head garlic; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; ¼ cup butter; salt and pepper; 3 -4 skinless chicken breasts; 6 -8 roasted green chilies (canned Hatch NM chilies); 2 bunches cilantro; 2 (6 ounce) packages feta cheese; linguine; ⅓ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Dice up tomatoes, set aside.
2
Dice up the chicken breasts, set aside.
3
Peel and mince garlic cloves, set aside.
4
Wash cilantro, chop and set aside.
5
Start water boiling in a large stew pot.
6
Put in noodles.
7
Saute garlic in butter and a bit of olive oil.
8
Add chicken, salt and pepper to taste, slightly undercook the chicken as it will be in a bit longer.
9
Now add the chicken broth, chilies, and tomatoes.
10
Cook just for a minute or two so the tomatoes are warm, but not mushy, ditto on the chilies.
11
Take off the stove.
12
Drain linguini noodles.
13
Add the first pan of ingredients, throw in diced cilantro, lightly mix up entire pot.
14
Serve with crumbled feta cheese over the top -- heavy on the cheese!
15
This is a drop dead killer dinner.
16
PS serve with libations like Coronas and a slice of lime.
17
sooooo yuuummmmmyyy!

990

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 8 roma tomatoes, 1 head garlic, 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth, ¼ cup butter, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Chicken Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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