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!)

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 455 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, broken in half
• 1.5 cups water
• 2.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 tablespoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

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.