Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss

Name: Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb dry pasta; 2 -3 chicken breasts, cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup green salsa; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano (Mexican preferably, but Italian is fine); 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 dashes hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Wltdnfaded

"I totally made this recipe up tonight with stuff I had in the fridge and cupboard. I rock. :P"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb dry pasta
2 -3 chicken breasts, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup green salsa
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon oregano (Mexican preferably, but Italian is fine)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 dashes hot sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt

directions

Put pot of water on to boil for pasta.
Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
Add chicken, medium high, cooked until no pink remains.
Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil, then turn down to simmer, 15 minutes.
Cook pasta until tender, then drain. Add chicken and sauce to pasta and toss.
Sprinkle top with shredded Mexican-blend cheese, if desired.