Today I want to share with you a pasta dish that is popular in Colombia. It is very simple and quick to make and it is delicious. No, it is not an authentic Italian dish, but a Colombian version called Spaghetti con Pollo y Salsa Criolla.
There are a lot of Colombian pasta dishes that we make with our own touch and ingredients and this dish is one of them. I hope you all enjoy it!
Buen provecho!
Ingredients
(4-6 servings)
1 pound thick spaghetti
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
Queso fresco or parmesan cheese to serve
Salsa Criolla:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the pasta al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet heat the oil over medium heat. Add the salsa criolla ingredients and cook stirring often, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the consistency is smooth. Set aside.
3. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the shredded chicken and pour chicken stock over the pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss the spaghetti to coat evenly with the sauce. Top with cheese and serve immediately.
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that looks really good and I would definitely like to try it
Pollo y salsa?? Perfect combination!!
This looks like a perfect and delicious meal! It’s also quick to put together, which is a big plus. I’m going to be making this.
Erica this look really delicious! lovely recipe!
Pasta!! Can never have enough…great recipe.
Carmen
That is so tasty looking and inviting! I can’t wait for lunch ~ I want it for breakfast.
Authentic or not, this looks wonderful! The salsa criolla is so much more than just plain old tomato sauce.
yumm, looks delish
i got pretty excited seeing the ingredients in that sauce–they’re a perfect flavor combination and i have them all on hand! great dish!
What a lovely (and simple) pasta recipe, Erica! It looks marvelous and as far as I’m concerned, the easier the better in the summer!
Simple but full of flavor. Great picture.
Thank you everyone for the comments!
How do you prepare the chicken??
For this dish I usually cook chicken breast with bone in water with spices and vegetables, but you can use store bought roasted chicken.
oh this looks wonderful bookmarking it lol
WOW! That looks stunning, Erica. Not only is it a great picture, the recipe sounds just fantastic. I love how the sauce is clinging to the chicken.
I love fusion dishes, especially when they involve pasta! There is so much flavor stuffed into this – can’t go wrong there!
This dish looks delicious with all the spices and shredded chicken. Cannot wait to give it a try.
Erica, this looks really good. I love pasta and these ingredients really rock.
yummy! It looks delicious and the addition of peppers is a wonderful idea especially now, when they are so plentiful.
Erica, this pasta dish with chicken looks delicious, great for a weekday meal
What a great pasta dish! It looks like a great way to use up leftover chicken, which I always have in the fridge! Delicious!
mmm ihtt does look good && im only 16 good thing i know how tew cook this is goin to be my schoolproject because i have to research some south american dish…thank you:)
This look so yummy….Delicious. Thanks,
Lovely dish Erica, your picture looks awesome. Very yummy.
Making this tonight
Had this for dinner last night and as usual, it was amazing. I cooked the chicken/stock as per Erica’s instructions found in her Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo) recipe which is also fabulous. I’m thinking of making this again with shrimp! ¡Gracias Erica! =)
Thank you so much for publishing recipes with s true Colombian flavor. I have visited so many websites that included recipes from our beautiful country and not one of them were as true to the flavor as yours. Being from Cartagena, I do admire and enjoy our cuisine. Thanks again for your website!!!
How about Colombia chicken spegetti with rice
How about Colombia chicken spegetti made with rice instead of pasta