Cafe Rio Style Fideo Recipe
Curl up with a bowl of Cafe Rio Style Fideo! This Mexican pasta dish takes the comfort of chicken noodle soup to the next level in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/2 carrot finely diced
- 3 tbsp yellow onion finely diced
- 1 green onion chopped, (white and light green parts only)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lb angel hair pasta OR vermicelli pasta
- 1 tbsp cilantro minced
- 1/4 cup fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles diced
- 1 (32 oz) box low sodium chicken broth divided
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Garnishes
- monterey jack cheese finely grated
- 2 grilled chicken breast sliced
- pico de gallo
- cotija cheese
- sour cream
- lime wedges
- toasted tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a lid, add 1 tbsp. of the olive oil and set over medium heat. Add the carrot and cook for about 3-4 minutes, then add the onions and garlic, and cook until tender and fragrant. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Pour the remaining olive oil into the skillet. When hot, add the noodles and cook until they begin to brown. Pour in the vegetables along with the cilantro, tomatoes, 3 cups chicken broth, lime juice, and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce to a rapid simmer. Cook until the noodles are soft and have soaked up a fair amount of the broth. Remove from the heat and add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Let the pasta rest for 5 minutes before serving/garnishing.
Notes
-Toppings are not optional. They definitely make this dish.
-You can also swap out the chicken for grilled steak for a delicious variation.
STORE Fideo Spaghetti by placing leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerating it for up to 3 days. To FREEZE, store it in your freeze. You can freeze it for up to 2 months.
To REHEAT, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of broth or water to maintain moisture. Alternatively, microwave on high in a microwave-safe dish, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
