Mexican-Style Chicken with Penne

Mexican-Style Chicken with Penne
Mexican-Style Chicken with Penne might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 814 calories, 46g of protein, and 33g of fat. If you have chicken thighs, corn, mozzarella cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add the penne and cook until al dente.
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Drain the penne.
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Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
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5
Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
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6
Add the diced tomatoes, chipotle and adobo sauce and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Add the corn, season with salt and pepper and cook until the corn is heated through, about 1 minute.
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Add the penne and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat.
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Add 1 cup of the queso blanco and toss.
10
Transfer the pasta to bowls, sprinkle with the remaining queso blanco and the cilantro and serve.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score34
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