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Cafe Rio Style Fideo
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Cafe Rio Style Fideo Recipe

Grab a bowl of this Cafe Rio style fideo and cozy on up! This Mexican pasta dish is loaded with fresh ingredients and tastes just like a bowl of chicken noodle soup, only better!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Andrea

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, cook until tender and fragrant. Remove and set aside on a plate.
  • Pour the remaining olive oil in 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 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 swap out the chicken for grilled steak :)

Nutrition

Serving: 6serving | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg