Mexican Chicken Spaghetti Recipe A Flavorful Fusion Dish
This Mexican Chicken Spaghetti is a delightful fusion of flavors including spicy jalapeños, creamy cheese, and tender chicken all tossed with spaghetti for a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any meal.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti uncooked
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 tbsp jalapeño diced
- 1.5 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook until vegetables are soft.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle the dish with cheddar cheese and cilantro before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.