A few years ago, I had some Mexican Chicken Spaghetti at a dinner party with my parents. I kept trying to remember how they made it, but just couldn't seem to remember everything. One day I devised a recipe of my own and viola, it was a miracle. It turned out to be creamy, just spicy enough, and just down right yummy. Plus, every time I make it my dad literally devours it. I actually had to run into the kitchen in front of him just to get pictures for this post! So here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 oz.) pkg. spaghetti
- 3-4 whole boneless/skinless chicken breasts; cooked and shredded.
- 1 medium onion; chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper; chopped
- 2 cans Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) Mild or Hot whichever you prefer
- 1 (2lb.) pkg Velvetta
- 1 1/2 bags shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, or enough cooking spray to coat the bottom of a skillet.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Cook chicken as desired and shred. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Strain pasta, reserving one ladle full of pasta water.
In a large skillet, sautee onions and bell pepper in olive oil/cooking spray until vegetables are tender and onions are translucent and browned. Reduce heat, and add the Rotel to the skillet. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
Cube Velvetta, and toss together pasta, vegetable mix, and chicken into a lasagna pan. Add reserved pasta water. Toss to combine well.
Top the spaghetti mixture with the shredded cheese. Place in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted on top, and the center is bubbly and hot.
Serve with Texas Cheese Toast and salad.
ENJOY! :)
Note: to cut down cooking time, you can purchase a rotisserie chicken, and shred it instead of cooking the chicken yourself. You can also use leftover spaghetti and just heat it up in the skillet with the vegetable mixture.
I hope you try this at your home. I am currently chowing down on the one I just made. It is quite yummy! Hope you enjoy this recipe and many more to come. For any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
Have a great day and enjoy!
~Angel
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