cat lover
07-06-2006, 05:46 PM
1 pound rigatoni, ziti, or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeņo, seeded and minced
3 tbsp chili powder
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
8 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, julienned
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Jalapeņo Havarti cheese, divided
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeņo and cook till softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and liquid, cumin, and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. When pasta is done, drain well. In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup cheese and sauce. Spoon into a 2 quart baking dish lightly sprayed with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375 degrees till warmed through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. 8 servings
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeņo, seeded and minced
3 tbsp chili powder
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
8 oz cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, julienned
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Jalapeņo Havarti cheese, divided
Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeņo and cook till softened, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and liquid, cumin, and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. When pasta is done, drain well. In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup cheese and sauce. Spoon into a 2 quart baking dish lightly sprayed with vegetable oil. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 375 degrees till warmed through and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. 8 servings