Mexi-Chicken Campanelle Dinner Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb campanelle pasta
1/4 tsp ground ancho chili pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 lbs fryer chicken breast with rib meat
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup finely chopped sweet pepper
1 1/2 cups salsa verde, mild
1 cup petite diced tomato
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
Place ancho pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper into a small bowl, stirring to combine. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken, then rub. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken cooking until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes each side. Place pot in oven and continue cooking for 25 minutes.
While chicken is cooking heat 2 tablespoons oil in another Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and sweet peppers, cooking and stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Add salsa, tomatoes, cream and cilantro, stirring to combine. Add cooled pasta back to original large pot and pour sauce over top, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to low, stirring often.
When chicken is cooked through, remove and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. Spoon pasta in serving bowls and top with slices of chicken breast. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	367.18 Kcal (1537 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.92g	28%
Cholesterol	86.26mg	29%
Sodium	633.12mg	26%
Potassium	685.73mg	15%
Total Carbs	22.71g	8%
Sugars	5.89g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.37g	13%
Protein	27.57g	55%
Vitamin C	45mg	75%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	35.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.53 Kcal (425 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.95g	28%
Cholesterol	23.85mg	29%
Sodium	175.06mg	26%
Potassium	189.61mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.28g	8%
Sugars	1.63g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	13%
Protein	7.62g	55%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	75%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	9.7mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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