Southwest Chicken Chili Mac…skillet Style

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 8 ounces wagon wheel pasta noodles
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet pepper (or bell peppers)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
• 1 o ounce can rotel diced tomatoes, mild
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/2 cup beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. drain and run under cool water to stop cooking.
• 2 heat oil in 9 inch deep cast iron skillet. add onions and peppers, cook stirring until softened about 5 minutes.
• 3 add garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute.
• 4 add chicken, tomatoes, broth, corn, beans, 1 cup wagon wheel pasta, chili powder, cumin, ranch seasoning and cilantro.
• 5 stir until well combined.
• 6 reduce heat to low and simmer until ready to serve.