Spicy Elote Chicken Pasta
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Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
52
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories647.5 kcal (32%)
Total Fat36.5 g (52%)
Carbs46.5 g (18%)
Sugars8.9 g (10%)
Protein31.7 g (63%)
Sodium1063.5 mg (53%)
Fiber6.1 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Chicken

20 ozchicken breast
cooked and cubed

1 Tbspolive oil

1 tsponion powder

1 tspgarlic powder

1 tspchili powder

½ tspcumin

¼ tspcayenne
optional
Pasta

8 ozrotini
protein, cooked and drained

1red onion
finely chopped

½ cupcilantro
finely chopped

10 ozfrozen roasted corn

¼ cupcotija cheese
Sauce
Instructions
Chicken
Step 1
Season the chicken and drizzle with olive oil







Step 2
Add butter to skillet and cook chicken on medium high heat, 5-6 minutes per side

Step 3
Let chicken rest
Step 4
While the chicken is resting, boil the pasta according to directions on package, then chop the onion and cilantro




Step 5
While the pasta is cooking, cook the corn in the same skillet from the chicken


Step 6
When the corn is cooked/heated, remove from heat and set aside
For the sauce
Step 7
Add all sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth












Assemble
Step 8
Add pasta, onion, cilantro, cubed chicken, and sauce to a serving dish and mix until pasta is covered
Step 9
Top with tajin/red pepper flakes and cotija cheese
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