Best Easy Mexicali Skillet Pasta Recipes

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MEXICALI PASTA



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Make and share this Mexicali Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Chicken

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 " diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add oil and heat until hot.
  • Sauté chicken until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes and corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss with hot pasta and garnish with Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

* EASY MEXICALI SKILLET PASTA *



* Easy Mexicali Skillet Pasta * image

I got this recipe in Woman's World Magazine & have made it for my family a couple of times and it was a hit..

Provided by Cammie Barker

Categories     Turkey

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion chopped ( 1 1/2 cups )
1 jar ( 16oz ) salsa
1 cup pasta sauce
1 pkg (12oz) frozen fully cooked meatballs
1 1/2 cups ( 6oz ) pasta ( i use whole wheat pasta twist )
1 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • 1. In nonstick skillet heat 1 TBS of oil over med ium -high heat. Add onion;cookstirring,until softened,3 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in sala,pasta sauce and 1 2/3 cups water;add meatballs.
  • 3. Cover bring to boil. Stir in pasta; cover.Over medium -low heat, simmer until pasta is tender,about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Uncover sprinkle with cheese . Remove from heat and let stand for 5 mins before serving.
  • 5. If desired sprinle with 1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro

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