Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)
Fideo combines broken spaghetti with chicken, chopped tomatoes, onion, cumin, and chili powder for a warmly seasoned pasta dish with a lightly saucy tomato flavor. Shredded Cheddar adds a creamy, cheesy finish, making it a comforting choice for a family dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts in the oil until nicely browned on the outside. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
Add remaining oil to the skillet, then add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spaghetti is browned. Drain off any excess oil and add tomatoes and onion. Dice the chicken breasts and return them to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the pasta is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Check toward the end and add more water if necessary.
- 3
Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.
- 4
Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then add the broken spaghetti.
- 5
Cook, stirring constantly, until the spaghetti is browned.
- 6
Drain off any excess oil, and add the tomatoes and the onion.
- 7
Dice the chicken breasts, and return them to the skillet.
- 8
Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 9
Pour in water, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat until the pasta is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 10
Check toward the end and add more water if needed.
- 11
Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls to serve, and garnish with shredded cheese.
- Calories 588.58 kcal High 29%
- Protein 52.41 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 52.09 g 19%
- Total Fat 20.08 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 133.5 mg High 45%
- Sodium 319.25 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.48 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 298.84 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 203.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 30.2 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.93 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) is a Mexican side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 588.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 588.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) healthy?
- Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 588.58 calories and 52.41 g of protein, or 105% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 319.25 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.3 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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