Chicken and Spaghetti, Ole!

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 11

Chicken and Spaghetti, Ole! A Classic Mexican inspired dish for your dinner table

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 small onion , chopped
	1/4 cup chopped green pepper
	3 tablespoons butter
	2 -3 cups cooked diced chicken meat
	2 ounces diced roasted red peppers or 2 ounces pimientos
	1 can tomatoes and green chilies , chopped
	16 ounces Velveeta cheese , cubed
	12 ounces spaghetti , cooked & drained

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

636

Sugar

Fat

35g

Chicken and Spaghetti, Ole! is a classic Mexican-inspired dish that combines the comfort of spaghetti with the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. The dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The creamy Velveeta cheese and diced tomatoes with green chilies give this dish a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. This dish is a crowd-pleaser and can easily be adjusted to suit your tastes, so be sure to give it a try!

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, cook spaghetti according to package instructions, and drain.
2.	In a separate pan, melt the butter, add the chopped onions and green pepper, and sauté until the vegetables are soft.
3.	Add the diced chicken meat, diced roasted red peppers, can of chopped tomatoes and green chilies, and cubed Velveeta cheese to the pan, stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.
4.	Mix the spaghetti with the chicken mixture, and serve immediately.

PROS

This dish is easy and quick to make, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

It is creamy and flavorful, with a bit of a kick from the green chilies.

This dish also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy, as it is high in calories, fat, and sodium.

It also contains processed cheese, which may not be ideal for those with lactose intolerance or other dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the healthiest option out there, it does contain some protein from the chicken and some vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
Using a whole-wheat pasta could also increase the fiber content of the dish.