SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PASTA

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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 teaspoons salt
12 ounces penne pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
16 ounces salsa (about 2 cups at your desired spice level)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Add 2 1/2 tsp of salt and penne to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt and the oregano.
  • Cut the chicken across the short side to create strips.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over high heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the chicken.
  • Spread it out into a single layer.
  • Then add the sliced peppers.
  • Cook without stirring for about 5 min - you would like the chicken to brown a little bit. If it seems as if it will burn, stir it.
  • Add the salsa, stir and cook for about 5 more min or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Stir in the sour cream.
  • Spoon cooked penne into a serving bowl or onto plates.
  • Top with the chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired, and a little of the shredded cheese.

Yamshoon Rajpoot
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This is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


Eva Mabena
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the pasta is perfectly cooked.


Malik Sanwal
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Darryl Machtmes
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still very flavorful.


Fafai Fafi
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This dish is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Layana Freeman
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken with tofu. It was still delicious!


Quarantine Gaming
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the fact that it was so easy to make.


ugwoke rosemary
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add a can of diced green chiles for an extra kick.


Sandra Reinbrech
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, so I substituted them with pinto beans. It turned out great!


Kedar Silwal
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This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


dipesh mahato
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I love the smoky flavor that the chili powder and cumin give to this dish. It's a perfect meal for a cold night.


Obasi John
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and pasta cook together in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Tila Bishwakarma
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The pasta was a little overcooked, but the overall flavor of the dish was good. I liked the combination of chicken, corn, and black beans.


Muhammad Yousof
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder. Otherwise, it was a delicious and flavorful meal.


Shyama Kumari
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I loved the addition of corn and black beans to this pasta dish. It gave it a nice Southwestern flair. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of prep work.


RICARDO MANUEL ARAUJO
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This chicken pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the Southwest spices were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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