southwestern chicken pasta bake

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Southwestern flavors in an easy chicken skillet dish. Great week night meal

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southwestern chicken pasta bake

  • 8 oz
    pasta of choice i used mini penne
  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken cut into small chunks
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 2 tsp
    each ground cumin, coriander, and chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 sm
    jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 2 Tbsp
    each flour and butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro chopped

How To Make southwestern chicken pasta bake

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until it is almost done. Drain and set aside.
  • 2
    Season the chicken with the salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, chili powder and smoked paprika. Add oil to large skillet and cook the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add the onion garlic and jalapeno and cook until softened. Add the wine and deglaze the pan and let most evaporate. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    In another pan mix the butter and flour and make a roux. Slowly add the milk and cook until thickened.Add the cheese and let the cheese melt.
  • 4
    Place the skillet back on the heat and add the chicken, pasta, and cheese sauce. Cook until warmed through. Garnish with cilantro

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