southwest skillet ziti
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Quick and easy.
yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For southwest skillet ziti
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2 tspchopped jalapeno or serrano pepper
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1/3 cfresh cilantro, chopped
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1/3 csliced ripe olives
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1/2 cbasil pesto (prepared or homemade)
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1/2 cevaporated milk or heavy cream
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1/4 ccotija cheese, crumbled
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3 cdry ziti pasta
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 1/2 lbchicken tenders
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1onion, chopped
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1green bell pepper, sliced
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1red bell pepper, sliced
How To Make southwest skillet ziti
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1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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2In small bowl, combine the jalapeno peppers, cilantro, olives, pesto, milk, and cotija cheese; set aside.
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3Cook the pasta in the boiling water. When al dente, drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
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4Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the chicken. Stir fry over medium high heat until light brown.
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5Add onion, garlic, and peppers and stir fry until chicken is thoroughly cooked and peppers are crisp tender.
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6Add cooked and drained pasta along with pesto mixture and enough pasta cooking liquid to make a sauce.
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7Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
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