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Green Chile Chicken Pasta

Green Chile Chicken Pasta gets covered in a cheesy sauce made with sautéed onion, garlic, cumin, green chiles and rotisserie chicken pieces.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 lb roasted chicken breast meat, shredded
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed and chopped
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 14 oz Hatch green chiles (two 7 oz cans, See Note 1)
  • 8 oz small pasta shells

Instructions

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  1. Using rotisserie chicken, shred to have at least 2 cups, save remaining for other use (depending on size of rotisserie chicken).
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium low heat melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic with the cumin for several minutes.
  3. Add the flour and stir to combine. We are making a roux, it should cook and turn a golden color on medium heat. Add the chicken stock and stir to make a thick paste. Next turn the heat to low and add the milk. Stir to incorporate completely. By adding the milk to the basic roux and chicken stock we have made a béchamel sauce.
  4. Meanwhile in another large pot cook the pasta per package instructions. Drain and set aside, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  5. Add the pasta water and cheese to the béchamel sauce and whisk to melt in. Next add the roasted green chilies.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and chicken to the Dutch oven that has the green chili cheese sauce. Toss to coat evenly and serve.

Notes

  • Substitute canned chiles with 4 fresh seeded, roasted and chopped green chiles like Hatch, Anaheim or other mild green chile. Feel free to add a diced jalapeño for heat  too, if you prefer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 539mg (22%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 512IU (10%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 539mg 22%
Potassium 431mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 512IU 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.