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Tex Mex Roasted Chicken Spaghetti


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  • Author: Danelle MC

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces grated white cheddar cheese
  • 1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked (shredded chicken)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Diced tomatoes (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and saute until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes more. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Stir in sour cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until sauce is thickened.
  4. Add white cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Add cooked spaghetti and chicken and to coat everything evenly in sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings. Stir in cilantro just before serving.
  6. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes, if desired.
  • Category: Main