Southwestern Pasta Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs. total); 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked as package directs; 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

3 large sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs. total)
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 ounces fettuccine, cooked as package directs
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

1
Peel sweet onions and cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick; separate slices into rings.
2
In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden, about 25 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, corn and chiles and cook 2 minutes longer.
4
Pour in the chicken stock and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Combine the sauce, cooked pasta, cilantro and goat cheese, stirring and tossing to soften the 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs. total), 1 lb chicken breast, cubed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste), and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Pasta

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