You would not believe how often my kids ask for this Mexican Chicken Pasta. They love it so much I think they would eat it every day if they could! What’s not to love? Cheesy chicken pasta always goes down a treat. I hold off on some of the chili when I cook it for my kids, but I add extra jalapeños to the adult helpings!
Start by cooking spaghetti in salted boiling water. As the pasta cooks, fry chicken until golden and add onion and bell peppers. Add spices and stir until coated. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and half-and-half and simmer until the sauce reduces slightly. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until coated. Remove from the heat, add cheese, and stir until melted and creamy. Season to taste and garnish with cilantro before serving.
To make Mexican Chicken Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:
Bring salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Once cooked, drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 pound of chicken breasts. Season to taste with salt and pepper and cook for about 6 minutes, until golden brown.
Add sliced onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook while stirring for 5-7 minutes until soft.
Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, and 2 teaspoons of dried oregano and stir until coated.
Mix in 1 can of tomatoes, ½ cup of chicken broth, and ¾ cup of half-and-half. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss until coated. Remove the pan from heat, add ½ a cup each of Cheddar and stir until creamy and melted.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve bowls of this delicious pasta garnished with fresh cilantro.
This Mexican Chicken Pasta is a delicious, cheesy pasta with a kick of chili. If you try this tasty recipe, please come back to leave a comment below to let me know what you think.
OMG, this Mexican Chicken Pasta is a total win! My kids devour it like crazy. I cut back on the spice for them but go all out for the adults. So creamy and delish!
Delicious cheesy goodness!
This Mexican Chicken Pasta became a family fave after I cooked it for a Friday night dinner—so cheesy and delish, we ate it gone in no time.
OMG, this Mexican Chicken Pasta is a total hit at our fam dinners! My kiddos devour it like there’s no tomorrow. Super easy peasy, and I love that I can spice it up for me! 💖
Super easy recipe!
Delicious every time!
Delicious!
This Mexican Chicken Pasta is just superb! My kids loved it so much they asked for seconds. I did tone down the spice for them, but I enjoyed it with a kick! Easy and delicious.
Delicious!
Man, this Mexican Chicken Pasta is a game changer! My kiddos usually picky eaters can't get enough of it. I just made it last night, and they were begging for seconds. The blend of flavors is just perfect, and I love how easy it is to whip up after a long day. Def a keeper for the fam.
¡Amo esta receta!
This Mexican Chicken Pasta is simply great. My family loves it. I often make it for busy weeknights. I adjust the spices for my kids, but my husband and I love the extra heat. It's a fun and easy recipe that brings us all together at the dinner table.
Yum! I made this for a dinner party and it was an instant hit! Everyone asked for the recipe. I love how simple it is, yet so flavorful! It's now my go-to for get-togethers. Super cheesy and just perfect!
Increíble!
Super yummy pasta!
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