Sunday, November 21, 2010

Green Chile Chicken Pasta


Just the other day I was reading about how every blogger needs a fairy blogmother.  You know...another blogger who has always got your back, who believes in you and promotes you. Someone who always offers support and encouragement, and when you feel like calling it quits somehow they make you start believing in yourself again.  I feel very lucky because I have a few fairy blogmothers and even a couple fairy blogfathers.  One of my fairy blogmothers is Linda Burdgett and this is one of Linda's recipes from My Kind of Cooking.  I did make a few modifications only to use up some leftover grilled chicken and avoid a trip to the grocery store. 


When I grill chicken I always grill a few extra pieces to use in recipes like this.  Of course if you don't have any cooked chicken, nearly every grocery store sells cooked rotisserie chickens in the deli.  This would also be a great recipe to make with leftover Thanksgiving turkey.


I don't think there is anything not to love about this recipe.  Pasta, Alfredo, and cheese...Who doesn't love that!  If your not really into spicy food don't worry, the green chiles are very mild.  They just add chile flavor with no heat.


Green Chile Chicken Pasta
adapted from My Kind of Cooking
 
1 lb rotini pasta
2 16 oz jars alfredo sauce
4 grilled chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 4.5 oz cans green chiles
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Cook the pasta about 1 minute less than the package directs.  Drain the pasta.  Then stir in the alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and green chiles.  Pour into a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden browned.

This a great easy dinner to make for your family.

Linda thanks for this great recipe and all the things you do for me.

So how do you find your own fairy blogmother?...I'm not really sure I think they just find you.

You might also be interested in Baked Angel Hair Pasta with Itaian Sausage and Rosemary Alfredo and Grilled Chicken with Chopped Greek Salad.
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48 comments:

  1. Very hearty! Unfortunately we are on a no carb diet at tme moment.
    P.S I am waiting for my aunt to send me the Malaysian curry recipe, will email to you asap.

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  2. Looks good Bo, I love those little green chili peppers. Each summer I grill up green and red bell peppers and freeze them, then I thaw one when I need a little burst of flavor. So much better than winter bells from another country. Also cheaper. The roasted flavor just adds a lot to any dish. Chili with alfredo, YUM. Thanks.

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  3. that looks delightful. Perfect for this time of year...it will be going on my to make list;)

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  5. Hi,

    Beautiful chicken pasta with grilled chicken...:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

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  6. Unique sauce, sounds really delicious !

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  7. Oooh, this sounds awesome! I'll have to try it!

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  8. I love Linda's recipes and this is no exeption to the rule. It is nice and easy which is always a bonus. Thanks Bo. Diane

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  9. It has been a while since I've made something quite similar to this, but thank you for the reminder! I completely agree - this dish is wholesome there is nothing not to like about combining all the ingredients you need to put this together!

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  10. This look so good!
    What a good idea to grill some extra chicken, or any meat really, to have for a quick dinner. I should remember to do that...writing on my hand (palm pilot you can't lose, right?) right now...

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  11. I love the pasta! It looks wonderful! And of course, I love the idea of having a fairy blogmother!

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  12. The chilies are an inspired addition to the alfredo sauce. I agree, what's not to love here? I feel as if I have a host of fairy blogmothers (and a few blogfathers) out there. I love the phrase so much, I may write a play about it! Thanks for the tips of adding light with a mirror (or foil) - going to play with that today.

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  13. Bo, I love your blog. You have great stories and pictures. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing what else you have cooking up in your kitchen! And your green chili chicken pasta is a meal my whole family would eat, even my picky kids. Grilled chicken and alfredo sauce just GO together.

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  14. I love the simplicity of this. And aren't those rotisserie chickens a modern miracle? They're really good and not at all expensive.

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  15. Gosh, that looks de-lish! Will be making that soon!

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  16. This looks so comforting, delicious, and flavorful.

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  17. awwww, the beginning was a sweet homage to your fairy blogmother! this recipe looks fantastic (as they all usually do), but this is particularly easy! i'm all about easy. YUM.

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  18. I'm copying and saving this recipe. I can imagine this with some left-over turkey in it ;)

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    ~Susan

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  19. I love the recipe and I love the whole story about finding a fairyblogmother. I think you're so right!

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  20. Bo, I am honored to be your fairy blogmother! The encouragement goes both ways! You are very supportive of me and other bloggers. That is why you have so many loyal followers. People know you are not only a great cook, but that you care about others!

    Thanks for posting this recipe! You are correct, that this is a great recipe for using up some of the leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

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  22. We certianly would love this recipe. I am so happy that you have a few fairy "blog"mothers, it's nice to know someone has your back!

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  23. Oh...I'm glad you liked the dukkah recipe!

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  24. This post is so making me smile Bo! I like chilies in almost anything, but cereal! :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  25. I'm glad you've been blessed with some fairy blogmother's and father's. I hope you know, I consider you a fairy blog brother, and would be hurt if you became disillusioned and decided to leave blogging altogether. Give yourself breaks when you need. I think all of us who blog understand the need for time away...to deal with our everyday ups and downs. Blogging should be an escape from all that. Not a chore. =)

    I'd sure miss all of your beautiful recipes and pictures, too. Like this one! Looks great. =)

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  26. Oh man this sounds delicious! Definitely different from the normal pasta dish!

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  27. Thanks for introduce to me a new word, blogmother, a cute name and meaningful. I still searching for my blogmother. This dish sound simple and delicious.

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  28. Yum, it sounds great. I usually make my own alfredo sauce (Gourmet had a fuss-free recipe that I've memorized)...I'll have to try it out in your recipe.

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  29. You are so right. It would be fabulous with leftover turkey and I always have a jar of the green chilis on hand.

    We could all use a fairy blogmother or father. You could start a trend Bo. Great idea.

    Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    Sam

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  30. I love recipes that used up leftovers! This is an awesome pasta recipe. Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.

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  31. Hey Hot Stuff!

    Just dropping in to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

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  32. This looks delicious Bo. My kids will love this dish.
    I hope you have wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Cheers~

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  33. What a nice easy recipe to have on hand as our days are getting busier and it looks real good.

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  35. This is home cooking at its best! Nothing wasted,wiped clean with my bread with this dish. Delicious! Cheers!!

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  36. I entered your Blog and started smiling, Toby opposite me asked:"What are you looking at?"
    You really make me happy, love your work ♥

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  37. perfect dish to make use of leftover chicken!

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  38. Linda sounds like a cool lady and the recipe sounds delicious! I love those green chiles too - they do add so much flavor. Thanks for sharing a great recipe:)

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  39. Your story about fairy blogmother is so sweet! And I love green chilies in everything.

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  40. Super recipe and it would be great with leftover turkey as well!
    Nice to think of fairy blogmothers...no doubt we all have one or two we depend on; bloggers are such a supportive and enthusiastic group!
    Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  42. like a mexican/italian dish- I like that-

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  43. Linda sounds like a kind hearted woman! It does get hard to keep up sometimes, life doesn't pause long enough for us to get everything done in a day.

    I like this recipe, it has a little bit of protein, comforting cheese and filling pasta.

    I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

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  44. Great recipe! I love green chiles, and with combo of Monterey Jack and pasta and chicken, I think this would really please my family. Thanks for sharing it:)

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  45. Happy Thanksgiving to you and family Bo:D

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  46. A homey and delicious pasta dish. I don't see any reason not to enjoy it either!
    Angie

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  47. I love green chilies in anything. I even put them on my Capn Crunch! Okay, maybe not that far. But this does look good and yeah, I like to cook extra chicken too for the same reason.

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  48. Absolutely stunning..I think is delicious..
    Tasty Appetite

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