Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1(12 ounce) packagespaghetti noodles, broken in half
  • 5roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1largeonion, chopped
  • ½tablespoonground cumin
  • 2 ½teaspoonschili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½cupswater
  • 1cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • Directions

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in the oil until nicely browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

    Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil, and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the chicken breasts, and return them to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender, and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check towards the end, and add more water if necessary.

    Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    455 Calories
    14g Fat
    48g Carbs
    32g Protein

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