Green Chili Chicken Pasta Recipe
This tasty green chili chicken pasta recipe is a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that your family will absolutely adore. Unlike your ordinary pasta dish, this easy casserole offers a lively Mexican twist that will awaken your taste buds. Not only is it a fantastic way to use leftover chicken, but it also cleverly disguises the fact that they are enjoying leftovers, leaving your family none the wiser.
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
4 oz. diced green chilies
1 lb. pasta, cooked
2 cups chicken cooked, shredded or chopped and seasoned with cumin and onion
2 cups (16 oz.) Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in flour to make a roux and let it bubble for 1 minute.
- Add in chicken broth, stirring constantly. Allow it to bubble and thicken for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add sour cream and green chiles.
- In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer pasta, chicken and cheese two times.
- Then pour the sauce over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- If you like, you can salt and pepper to taste or add any other seasonings you like.
- You might also add olives or garnish with tomatoes, parsley or cilantro.