Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3/4 lb thin spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 lb grated sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos (+ 1/2 tablespoon juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instruction

  • Bring large pot of water to boil.
  • Melt butter and saute onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk to prevent lumps. Increase heat to thicken sauce.
  • Sprinkle in grated cheese and stir continuously to melt into sauce evenly. Stir in cumin, salt, pepper, jalapenos, jalapeno juice, chicken, cooked spaghetti and cilantro.
  • Toss to coat everything evenly in sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm with more cilantro.