🍝 chicken Queso Spaghetti: A Creamy, Cheesy Tex-Mex Delight! 🧀✨

This Chicken Queso Spaghetti recipe is a delightful fusion of 🌶️ Tex-Mex flavors and classic 🍝 Italian pasta. Imagine tender, juicy pieces of 🐔 chicken mixed with a creamy queso sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. It’s the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich, cheesy goodness of 🧀 queso dip with the heartiness of pasta. The dish has a subtle kick, thanks to the blend of 🌶️ spices and the addition of diced green chilies, but it’s not overwhelmingly spicy. This makes it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings. Serve it garnished with 🌿 fresh cilantro and a squeeze of 🍋 lime for a burst of freshness. This creamy chicken queso spaghetti is sure to become a favorite in your home!

📝 Recipe

🍗 For the Chicken:

🐔 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)

🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder

🧄 1/2 tsp garlic powder

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍝 For the Sauce:

🧀 1 cup queso blanco (white cheese dip)

🥛 1/2 cup milk

🌶️ 1/2 cup diced green chilies

🌽 1/4 cup corn kernels (optional)

🧄 1/4 cup diced onions

🧈 2 tbsp butter

🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

🍝 For the Pasta:

🍝 12 oz spaghetti

🧂 Salt for boiling water

🍋 Optional Toppings:

🧀 Shredded cheddar cheese

🌿 Chopped cilantro

🍋 Lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
   • 🍝 Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken:
   • 🍗 In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • 🧈 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until soft.
   • 🧀 Stir in queso blanco and milk. Cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
   • 🌶️ Mix in diced green chilies and corn kernels. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Combine:
   • 🍝 Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Mix until the pasta is well coated in the queso sauce.
   • 🍗 Fold in the seasoned chicken and stir to combine.
5. Serve:
   • 🌿 Top with cilantro and extra shredded cheese, if desired.
   • 🍋 Serve with lime wedges for a fresh, zesty finish. Enjoy!