Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)). A very unusual but very delicious pasta dish. My Mexican grandfather used to make it and I make it in memory of him. For you, Pepe! Hope you all like it too! Goce! (Enjoy!)

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti noodles

broken in half

5 roma (plum) tomatoes

chopped

1 large onion

chopped

½ tablespoon ground cumin

2 ½ teaspoons chili powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ cups water

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Italian Herb Bread I

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in the oil until nicely browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Add remaining oil to the skillet and add the broken spaghetti. Cook stirring constantly until spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the chicken breasts and return them to the skillet. Season with cumin chili powder salt and pepper. Pour in water cover and simmer over medium-low heat until pasta is tender and water has been absorbed about 10 minutes. Check towards the end and add more water if necessary.

Step 3

Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve and garnish with shredded cheese.

Nutritional Information

Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 454.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.2g 65%

Carbohydrates: 47.9g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 69.8mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 1011.2IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.8mg 153%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 40%

Vitamin C: 10.1mg 17%

Folate: 155.6mcg 39%

Calcium: 205mg 21%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 70.5mg 25%

Potassium: 538.8mg 15%

Sodium: 212.9mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 69%

Calories From Fat: 129.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.