Spaghetti Con Pollo (Central American Chicken and Spaghetti)
"Simple and delicious. My grandmother made this alot when I was growing up and I still can't get enough of them."
photo by PanNan
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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5-6
ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked spaghetti
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 lbs chicken breasts (cooked and shredded into medium pieces)
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup regular plain sour cream
- 1⁄3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄3 cup chopped white onion
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 16 ounces tomato sauce (or two 8 oz. cans)
- 16 ounces water
directions
- Cook spaghetti according to directions on package.
- In a large pot on medium high heat, melt butter. Add onions, bell pepper and saute for about 3 minute or until translucent.
- Add cooked chicken and stir for about 1 minute Add the tomato sauce, cumin, salt and water (for 16 oz water, just fill the same can(s) tomato sauce and fill with water). Stir for about 3 minute.
- Add sour cream and mix well for about 5 minutes or until sour cream has completly dissolved.
- Add spaghetti and let simmer for about 10 minute It can be serve with white rice if you desire.
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Reviews
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I made this several years ago. I had been sick and I kept craving my grandmother's chicken spaghetti. Whenever we have chicken spaghetti it's always the Velveeta recipe, which is good. But I was wanting hers and the only thing I knew was that it was tomato-based. So I started searching for a recipe. This one sounded like pure comfort food to me, so I gave it a try. It wasn't exactly like my grandmother's because I know she didn't use sour cream. But it certainly did hit the spot. (And quite honestly could be better than hers!) -
This was perfect for a quick and simple weeknight meal. It was a new dish for us; we hadn't had anything like this before, but were very pleased with the result. I used whole wheat linguine instead of spaghetti, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The cumin flavor is strong, and the sour cream tones it down a bit. This was a great choice for PAC Fall 2009.
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This was perfect for a quick and simple weeknight meal. It was a new dish for us; we hadn't had anything like this before, but were very pleased with the result. I used whole wheat linguine instead of spaghetti, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The cumin flavor is strong, and the sour cream tones it down a bit. This was a great choice for PAC Fall 2009.
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I was born in Honduras, Central America. I came to the states when I was about 2 yrs old and now currently have a full time job in the medical field. I have a family of 100+ relatives also living in Austin and we all share a passion for good food. I am known for the foods that I prepare for my dinner parties and special occassion gatherings. Weekends at my house are packed with family and friends because we usually have the grill going. I also have a knack for baking. I have been told by several people that I should open my own bakery or restaurant...which I am seriously considering in the near future. I absolutley love to cook and this is why Zaar is a heaven sent! I like to take other peoples feeings into consideration when rating recipes so my rating system reflects that. I do not rate below a 3 just for the simple fact that everyones taste is different and what might taste magnificant to some, might not be too great for others. I always give everything a second try unless I absolutley hate it (then I take a second look at the recipe and find out what attracted me to this recipe and how can I alter it a bit to my taste). I usually spend my free time brainbstorming recipes and creating them with my beautiful daughters (pictured above)!
