Southwestern Pasta Casserole

12 oz ziti pasta

1 – 15 oz can chili

1 – 10 oz can mild enchilada sauce

1 – 4.5 oz can shopped green chiles

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

 

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Coat 2 1/4 quart baking dish with cooking spray

3. cook pasta according to directions; drain

4. In a large bowl, mix chili, enchilada sauce, chiles, cilantro and 1/2 cup of cheese

5. stir in cooked pasta and transfer to the baking dish

6. Cover the dish with foil and bake 45 minutes or until hot in the center

7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

8. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

9. Let cook 10 minutes before serving

11. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and hot peppers (if desired)

Chicken Ramen Noodles

Okay, so this is my own creation. I used to make this a lot when I was in college because it was cheap, easy, and relatively filling.

2 chicken breasts

1 packet chicken flavored ramen noodles

butter

garlic

salt

grated parmesan cheese

 

1. Sprinkle garlic, salt, and chicken seasoning (from the noodle package) on both sides of the chicken and rub in.

2. Cut chicken into 1 inch chunks

3. place a TB of butter into a skillet and allow to melt

4. Add chicken and cook until done

5. Meanwhile, boil water for noodles

6. Add noodles and continue boiling until noddles float and are cooked through; strain

7. return noodles to saucepan; add 2 TB butter, chicken, and approximately 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese; garlic to taste; mix well.