CHICKEN ENCHILADA SPAGHETT
1 lb spaghetti (regular, not thin)
Shredded rotisserie chicken breast, about 3 cups
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cans chopped green chiles, 4.5 oz each
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
3 cans red enchilada sauce, 10 oz each
1-2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
salt, to taste
How to Make It
- Boil spaghetti in salted water according to directions on box for al dente. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add olive oil. When smoking, add onions and cook for a couple minutes, until soft. Add chopped green chiles, undrained. Cook for another 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir for one minute. Stir in cumin, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Pour in enchilada sauce and let simmer for about 8 minutes, until sauce has reduced a bit. Add chicken and heat through, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using tongs, add spaghetti in small batches to the sauce and combine. Gently fold in the cheese and serve!
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