This Mexican chicken pasta is loaded with flavour and extra cheesy while keeping things light. It’s just the Perfect and healthy comfort meal. #OlpersCheese #1Glass1Slice #ToastKaNayaFriend #BreakfastKiJaan #foodfusion #digitalammi
Ingredients:
Prepare Salsa Chicken:
-Pyaz (Onion) 1 small
-Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 3
-Jalapeno 1
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) blanched 500g
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) ½ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Lemon juice ½ tbs
-Olive oil 3 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) chopped 1 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) crushed 1 tsp
-Chicken boneless cubes 500g
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) 1 tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Onion powder 1 tsp
-Dried oregano 2 tsp
-Paprika powder 1 tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
Prepare White Sauce:
-Olper’s Cheddar cheese 100g
-Makhan (Butter) 3 tbs
-Maida (All-purpose flour) 1/3 Cup
-Olper’s Milk 3 Cups
-Chicken cube 1
-Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ¼ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tsp or to taste
-Lehsan powder (Garlic powder) ½ tsp
-Fresh parsley chopped 1 tbs
-Penne pasta boiled 400g
-Corn kernels boiled ½ Cup
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) chopped ½ Cup
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1-2 tbs
-Olper’s Cheddar cheese 4-5 tbs
-Olper’s Mozzarella cheese 4-5 tbs
-Olper’s Cheddar cheese as required
-Olper’s Mozzarella cheese as required
-Dried oregano
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed
-Fresh parsley chopped
Directions:
Prepare Salsa Chicken:
-In a chopper,add onion,garlic,jalapeno,tomatoes,cumin powder,salt lemon juice,chop well & set aside.
-In a frying pan,add olive oil,onion,garlic,mix well & sauté until translucent.
-Add chicken & mix well until it changes color.
-Add black pepper powder,red chilli powder,onion powder,dried oregano,paprika powder,salt,mix well & cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.
-Add prepared salsa,mix well & cook until oil separates (3-4 minutes) & set aside.
Prepare White Sauce:
-Cut Olper’s cheddar cheese into cubes & set aside.
-In a saucepan,add butter & let it melt.
-Add all-purpose flour & mix well for 30 seconds.
-Gradually add milk & whisk well.
-Add chicken cube,nutmeg powder,salt,garlic powder,fresh parsley,whisk well,bring it to boil & cook until it thickens (2-3 minutes).
-Add cheddar cheese,mix well & cook until cheese melts & set aside.
-In a large bowl,add boiled penne pasta,prepared salsa chicken,prepared white sauce,corn kernels,capsicum,fresh coriander & mix well.
-Add grated cheddar cheese,mozzarella cheese & mix well.
-In a baking dish,add prepared mixture,cheddar cheese,mozzarella cheese,dried oregano & red chilli crushed.
-Bake in preheated oven at 170C until cheese melts (14-15 minutes).
-Garnish with fresh parsley & serve!
