How to Make Creamy Chicken and Tomatillo Verde Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Creamy Chicken and Tomatillo Verde Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With tender pieces of chicken, tangy tomatillo verde sauce, and creamy pasta, this dish is a flavor explosion in every bite. Whether you're a fan of Mexican-inspired dishes or simply love a hearty pasta meal, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your cooking repertoire.

The star of this dish is the tomatillo verde sauce, which adds a zesty and vibrant flavor ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white queso blanco cheese sauce (such as Rico's®)
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar tomatillo cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
  • 1 pound cubed, cooked chicken
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • At the same time, combine cheese sauce and tomatillo cooking sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until well blended, then stir in chicken. Cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Drain pasta and return to the pot. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; stir and heat on medium heat until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 504mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 189mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 270mg