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Mexican-style Pasta With Chicken And Peppers Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder .
  • 4 c low sodium chicken broth .
  • 3/4 lb vermicelli or other thin pasta .
  • 1 large green bell pepper .
  • 1/4 c fresh cilantro stems (optional) .
  • 4 plum tomatoes, well drained or 6 whole canned tomatoes, well drained .
  • 1 (4 oz) can sliced mild green chilies, drained .
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil .
  • 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts .
  • 1 minced garlic clove .
  • 1 tsp cumin .
  • 3 scallions .
  • 1/4 tsp salt (omit if using regular chicken broth)

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, garlic, cumin & chili powder to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Step #2 Meanwhile, coarsely chop the tomatoes, scallions & bell pepper.
  • Step #3 Break the vermicelli into 2-inch pieces.
  • Step #4 Add the chicken to the boiling broth, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover & let simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 mins.
  • Step #5 Remove the chicken & set it aside to cool slightly.
  • Step #6 In a large nonstick skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Step #7 Add the vermicelli & cook, until the vermicelli is lightly browned, stirring, about 2 mins.
  • Step #8 Add the broth mixture, scallions, bell pepper, green chilies & salt, tomatoes, & bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Step #9 Reduce the heat to low, stirring every once in awhile, cover & let simmer, until the pasta is cooked, about 7 mins.
  • Step #10 Meanwhile, shred the chicken.
  • Step #11 Mince the cilantro (if using).
  • Step #12 Stir the shredded chicken & cilantro into the pasta mixture & serve hot.
  • Enjoy the Mexican-Style Pasta With Chicken & Peppers recipe

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