Southwestern Pasta Bake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

coarse salt
1 lb penne rigate or 1 lb cavatappi pasta
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces (6 oz. each)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tbsp chili powder
coarse black pepper
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Directions:

Preheat the broiler to high and position the rack 8 inches from the heat.
Bring a large pot of water to boil; salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until slightly undercooked—a little chewy at the center.
While the water is coming to a boil, preheat a large skillet over med-high heat with the vegetable oil.
Season the chicken with cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper; add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add in the onions, garlic, and jalapeno peppers; continue to cook 5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking with the onions, make the cheddar sauce.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to it.
Cook 1-2 minutes over medium heat, then whisk in the milk.
When the milk comes to a bubble, stir in the cheese, cilantro, and parsley with a wooden spoon.
Season with a little salt and pepper; remove cheese sauce from heat.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add back into the large pot.
Add in the contents of the chicken skillet and all the cheddar sauce; stir to combine.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish and place under the broiler to lightly brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	490.44 Kcal (2053 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.2g	33%
Cholesterol	57.45mg	19%
Sodium	351.77mg	15%
Potassium	361.91mg	8%
Total Carbs	54.66g	18%
Sugars	6.74g	27%
Dietary Fiber	7.08g	28%
Protein	23.84g	48%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	339.4mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.51 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.41g	33%
Cholesterol	20.09mg	19%
Sodium	123.01mg	15%
Potassium	126.56mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.12g	18%
Sugars	2.36g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.48g	28%
Protein	8.34g	48%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	21%
Iron	1.4mg	22%
Calcium	118.7mg	34%

* 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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