SPICY CHICKEN LINGUINE

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Our state is famous for its green chilies. Naturally, my husband and I included them in this linguine dish we invented. The sauce is also excellent with spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. All of our five children, ages 3 to 13, love it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
12 ounces uncooked linguine
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add chicken and chilies to cheese sauce; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 34g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

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