Food Friday- Tex Mex Chicken & White Cheddar Spaghetti

I decided to try a new meal this week. That NEVER happens. I was a little nervous because it has jalapeños...and I have never tried them before. But it added an amazing Mexican taste, but it is NOT hot. I swear it. It has a couple odd ingredients that I didn't have on hand. But it was so worth it! MacKay loved it, and so did Brent(making sure there were no pieces of jalapeños for his little tummy) So I am telling you guys, try this. Tonight! (; YUM YUM YUM!

 

I got this recipe over at Lauren's Latest. An amazing cooking blog! Go Follow her HERE!

Tex-Mex Chicken & White Cheddar Spaghetti

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. thin spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup milk
1/2 lb. grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos + 1/2 tablespoon juice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions:

Bring large pot of water to boil. Cook spaghetti to al dente and drain. Remove hot pot to burner. Melt butter and saute onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk to prevent lumps. Increase heat to thicken sauce. Sprinkle in grated cheese and stir continuously to melt into sauce evenly. Stir in cumin, salt, pepper, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, chicken, cooked spaghetti and cilantro. Toss to coat everything evenly in sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm with more cilantro.

XOXO- Shanna