Mexican Vermicelli (Serves 4)

Mexican Vermicelli  (Serves 4)

• Prep Time:5 minutes,
• Cook Time: 30 minutes,
• Total Time: 35 minutes,

Every few months I create recipes for Parents Magazine (my essential read for parents of young kids — each issue since I was pregnant has resided on my night stand and I read them all cover to cover). For the June 2011 issue I developed the recipes...

http://weelicious.com/2011/06/06/mexican-vermicelli/

Ingredients

• 1/2 pkg vermicelli, cut in half
• 1 16 oz jar mild chunky salsa
• 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed (about 2 chicken breasts)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup mexican cheese blend, shredded

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2. Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook vermicelli according to package directions.
3. 3. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water and place in a large bowl.
4. 4. Add salsa, chicken, cilantro, and 3/4 cup of cheese to the noodles and toss to combine.
5. 5. Place noodle mixture into a greased 8 x 8 baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese.
6. 6. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.
7. 7. Cool and serve.