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Creamy Tex-Mex Chicken Spaghetti

By Linda Larsen, About.com

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

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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