Name: Tex Mex Roasted Chicken Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 cups (237 ml) onion (diced); 2 cups (473 ml) chicken stock; 1 cups (237 ml) milk; 1 cups (237 ml) sour cream; 1 lbs (454 g) spaghetti; 3 tbsp butter; 2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 tbsp all purpose flour; 1 lbs (454 g) grated white cheddar cheese; 1 10 oz. can (284 g can) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; Dash of cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper; 2 cups (473 ml) cooked (shredded chicken); 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; Diced tomatoes (for garnish, optional)

Description

Creamy cheddar and spicy Tex-Mex flavors coat tender chicken and spaghetti. A quick weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 cups (237 ml) onion (diced)
2 cups (473 ml) chicken stock
1 cups (237 ml) milk
1 cups (237 ml) sour cream
1 lbs (454 g) spaghetti
3 tbsp butter
2 to 3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1 lbs (454 g) grated white cheddar cheese
1 10 oz. can (284 g can) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
2 cups (473 ml) cooked (shredded chicken)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Diced tomatoes (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

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

Notes

For a richer flavor, use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more milk or chicken broth until desired consistency is reached.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 700
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 15
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 4
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 80