Creamy Southwest Noodles Recipes

CREAMY SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile chop all necessary ingredients.
• Set out a large salad bowl. Add in the cooked pasta, black beans, tomatoes, corn, chopped bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olives, and jalapeno.
• In a separate bowl (or measuring pitcher) combine the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Then taste, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the dressing into the pasta salad and gently stir until well coated.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. (Allowing the pasta salad ingredients to rest with the dressing longer creates a better overall flavor.)

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente and according to package directions; set aside. Meanwhile, pat chicken dry on both sides with a paper towel. Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the heated pan and cook, turning once, until chicken is completely cooked through (about 5 minutes per side). Remove chicken from skillet, place on plate, and cover with foil.
• Add butter to the same skillet the chicken was cooking in and melt over medium heat. Slowly add in the cream, whisking to incorporate all the seasonings and browned bits left behind from cooking the chicken. Whisk constantly and cook for 2 minutes. Add in cheese and diced tomatoes & green chilies; stir until thickened and cheese has melted.
• Stir in cooked pasta and reduce heat to low.
• Remove chicken from covered plate, slice into strips or chop into small bite-sized pieces, and add on top of pasta. Garnish with cilantro!

CREAMY SOUTHWEST NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles drain.
• Meanwhile in pan stir together sour cream and taco mix low heat toss with noodles top with all the optionals if desired.

SOUTHWEST CREAMY PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.