Chicken Tinga Baked Pasta

Name: Chicken Tinga Baked Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta; 3 cups Chicken Tinga (see Associated Recipe); 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Sliced scallions for garnish

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This spicy baked pasta features leftover chicken tinga, a dish hailing from Puebla, Mexico. The rich tomato-chipotle sauce adds heat and creaminess to the dish.

Devon O'Brien

EatingWell Magazine, March 2022

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Recipe Summary

active:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
3 cups Chicken Tinga (see Associated Recipe)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sliced scallions for garnish

Directions

Step 1
Preheat broiler. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.

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Step 2
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Step 3
Meanwhile, bring chicken tinga to a simmer in a large broiler-safe skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta and top with cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Garnish with scallions, if desired.

Associated Recipe:

Chicken Tinga

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

about 1 3/4 cups

Per Serving:

542 calories; protein 40g; carbohydrates 54g; dietary fiber 8g; sugars 6g; fat 20g; saturated fat 7g; cholesterol 132mg; sodium 635mg; potassium 481mg.

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