Mexican Chicken Pasta Toss

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 put pot of water on to boil for pasta.
• 2 heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
• 3 add chicken, medium high, cooked until no pink remains.
• 4 add all remaining ingredients. bring to boil, then turn down to simmer, 15 minutes.
• 5 cook pasta until tender, then drain. add chicken and sauce to pasta and toss.
• 6 sprinkle top with shredded mexican-blend cheese, if desired.