Recipe Name Queso Chicken Taco Pasta Bake Submitted by johnboyda
Recipe Description A taco without the taco
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 40
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
16
ouncesrotini
4
tablespoonsbutter
1/4
cupflour unbleached
1
teaspoonchili powder
1/2
teaspoonsalt
1/4
teaspoonSpices, ground cumin
1/4
teaspoonblack pepper
1 1/2
cupsSoup, stock, chicken, home-prepared
2 1/2
cups, shreddedshredded cheddar cheese
2
breasts, bone removedboneless, skinless, cooked, shredded
1
cup, choppedOnion, chopped
10
ouncesdiced tomatoes and green chiles can 1 can
Steps
Sequence Step
1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; set aside.
2In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper with whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in stock. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the enchilada sauce until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside
3Meanwhile, in 1 quart pot, Stir in tomatoes, chicken and onions over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
4Add chicken mixture and cheese mixture to pasta. Pour into baking dish; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese.
5Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.