INGREDIENTS :
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 8 oz Banza Pasta Shells
- 8 oz Diced Green Chiles
- 1/2 C Milk
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar, finely shredded
Optional Crisp Topping
- 1/4 C (30g) Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS :
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil before adding the paprika, garlic and onion powder, and cumin.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta for 4 minutes in the boiling water. Drain the pasta and reduce to a low heat. Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of milk. Gradually add 6 oz of shredded cheddar, folding everything together.
- Once the cheese is melted, add the diced green chiles. Gently fold everything together before adding to the skillet with the chicken.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and olive oil together and add on top with the remaining 2 oz of cheese. Broil or bake in a 450ºF oven for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
Green Chili and Cheese Chicken
Yield:
4-6
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 8 oz Banza Pasta Shells
- 8 oz Diced Green Chiles
- 1/2 C Milk
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar, finely shredded
- Optional Crisp Topping
- 1/4 C (30g) Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp (16g) Olive Oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil before adding the paprika, garlic and onion powder, and cumin.
- Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until fully cooked. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta for 4 minutes in the boiling water. Drain the pasta and reduce to a low heat. Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of milk. Gradually add 6 oz of shredded cheddar, folding everything together.
- Once the cheese is melted, add the diced green chiles. Gently fold everything together before adding to the skillet with the chicken.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and olive oil together and add on top with the remaining 2 oz of cheese. Broil or bake in a 450ºF oven for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.