Cheesy One Pot Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
User Reviews
4.9
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
532 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cheesy One Pot Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
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Delicious One Pot Pasta Recipe with Mexican Flavor! Creamy, Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Recipe with a Kick is on the Table in 30 Minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cups diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounce can mild Rotel
- 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 tomato diced and seeded, optional
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Instructions
- Remove any fat from chicken and cut into 1'' cubes.
- Place olive oil, chicken pieces and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the chicken pieces are cooked through. During last minute of cooking add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about a minute. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Pour 1 c. of milk into skillet, over low heat. Slowly whisk in flour until smooth. Add the rest of the milk and chicken broth whisking as you add the liquid to keep it smooth.
- Whisk in salt and pepper, bring to a boil and allow to thicken over medium heat, whisking frequently to keep the sauce smooth.
- Stir in Rotel and uncooked spaghetti noodles, turn up heat to high and bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until pasta is cooked to al dente.
- Cut cream cheese into bite size pieces. Stir into pasta along with Mexican cheese. Add chicken and heat through.
- Garnish with tomato and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
532kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
973mg
(41%)
Potassium
648mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
404mg
(40%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 404mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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48 reviews
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