Green Chile Cheese Fideo – Creamy Southwestern Noodle Skillet

This Green Chile Cheese Fideo is a rich, comforting Southwestern-style noodle dish made with toasted fideo pasta, melty cheese, and zesty green chiles. It’s quick to make in one skillet and perfect as a side dish or an easy meatless main for busy weeknights.

🧀🌶️ Why You’ll Love This Fideo Recipe

• Creamy, cheesy, and full of green chile flavor

• One-pan recipe = easy cleanup

• Ready in under 30 minutes

• Great as a side or vegetarian main

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• 📝 Ingredients

  • 8 oz fideo noodles (or broken vermicelli)

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup canned diced green chiles, drained

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

  • Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish

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  👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add fideo and toast, stirring often, until golden brown.

  3. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. Stir in green chiles, cumin, broth, and cream.

  5. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.

  6. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted and creamy.

  7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro.

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  🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Serve with grilled chicken, steak, or pork

  • Pair with roasted veggies or a fresh salad

  • Enjoy as a comforting meatless meal

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  💡 Pro Tips

  • Toasting the noodles adds deep flavor

  • Use Hatch green chiles for authentic Southwestern taste

  • Add cooked chicken or ground beef to make it a full meal

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  📌 Storage

  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days

  • Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk