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Tex Mex Chicken Spaghetti

Tex Mex Chicken Spaghetti

Linda Larsen
This wonderfully quick and delicious main dish recipe is pure comfort food.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (9 ounce) packages precooked chicken slices or 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar four cheese Alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 avocados, peeled and chopped

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, in large skillet cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken or turkey and salsa to onions and bring to a simmer. Then stir in Alfredo sauce.

Drain pasta and add to mixture in skillet. Toss over medium heat for a few minutes. Then serve, sprinkling with Parmesan cheese and topping with avocado. Serves 6

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