Mesquite Chicken Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 box fettuccine noodles
• 1 TBSP chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2-3 handfuls Spinach

Marinade

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 TBSP liquid smoke
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 TBSP cumin, ground
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 TBSP garlic powder

Directions

1. Mix marinade ingredients
2. Put chicken and marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag, let rest 3 hour to overnight
3. Cook pasta per package instructions, drain and set aside
4. In large skillet over med-high heat; add about 2 tsp of oil and let get hot
5. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika and crushed red pepper, cook for 30 seconds
6. Add chicken and cook until 90% done
7. Add spinach, if desired
8. Cook until wilted and chicken is done
9. Remove from heat
10. Add pasta noodles, stir until evenly coated

Yum

Notes:

Spinach can be added to most any skillet meal. Throw a couple handfuls in about 2-3 mins before the meal is done and stir until wilted. I didn’t add any to the above because I used up all my spinach the night before and didn’t make it back to the store.