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Spicy Chicken Linguine

Name: Spicy Chicken Linguine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2-1/2 cups whole milk; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 12 ounces uncooked linguine; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Our state is famous for its green chilies. Naturally, my husband and I included them in this linguine dish we invented. The sauce is also excellent with spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. All of our five children, ages 3 to 13, love it.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups whole milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
12 ounces uncooked linguine
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic powder and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheeses. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Add chicken and chilies to cheese sauce; cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; top with chicken mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 675 calories, 34g fat (19g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.

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