Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons salt (divided ); 12 ounces linguine; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups milk; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained; 2 cups four-cheese mexican cheese; 4 cups diced cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons salt (divided )
12 ounces linguine
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
2 cups four-cheese mexican cheese
4 cups diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit; mist a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente about 10 minute or as package directs. Drain.
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2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper,onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 2 tsp., salt; saute until onion is tender, 6- to 8 minute Add tomato paste and cook stirring constantly, 2 minute longer.
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3. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking until thickened about 5min. Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Cook, whisking for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
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4. Remove from heat. Stir in chiken and paste.Scrape into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly; 20-25 minute (preheat broiler to high and broil casserole for a minute to brown, if desired )Let stand for 10-15min. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, serve.

1127

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons salt (divided ), 12 ounces linguine, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake 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.

Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake

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