Authentic Fideo Recipe (Mexican Spaghetti)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti noodles, broken in half
• 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 0.5 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2.5 teaspoons chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on the outside. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. Add remaining oil to the skillet, then add the broken spaghetti. Cook, stirring constantly, until spaghetti is nicely browned. Drain excess oil, then 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 pasta is tender and the water has been absorbed, approximately 10 minutes. Check water levels towards the end, adding more if needed.
3. Spoon the chicken mixture into bowls and serve, garnished with shredded cheese for added flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 455 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 213 mg
• Protein Content: 32 g
• Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 48 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g