Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)

Name: Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons chili powder; 1 Tbsps ground cumin; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped; 6 servings salt and pepper to taste; 237 milliliters shredded Cheddar cheese; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 340 grams package spaghetti noodles, broken in half; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 355 milliliters water

Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 433 calories, 29g of protein, and 14g of fat. 96 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. If you have chili powder, chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Remove from the skillet and set aside.

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Add remaining oil to the skillet, and add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned.

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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.

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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.

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

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Servings:

roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 6servings

salt and pepper to taste 237milliliters

shredded Cheddar cheese 4

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 340grams

package spaghetti noodles, broken in half 2Tbsps

vegetable oil 355milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too.