Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)
Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) brings toasted noodles together with juicy chicken, ripe tomatoes, and onion for a comforting, skillet-cooked meal. Warm spices like cumin and chili powder infuse the pasta, and a final sprinkle of melted Cheddar adds richness. It’s a cozy dinner perfect for weeknights when you want bold flavor and satisfying textures.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Cook the chicken breasts in the oil until they are nicely browned on the outside.
- 3
Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- 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 567.09 kcal High
- Protein 49.85 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.31 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 121.91 mg High
- Sodium 284.43 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.28 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.59 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 250.48 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source
- Potassium 187.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 144.11 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.82 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source
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 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, and Roma Tomato. Each serving provides about 567.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti)?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Roma Tomato, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 10 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 567.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fideo (Mexican Spaghetti) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
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