Cheesy Tex Mex Chicken Penne
9 Review(s)
30 Min
Prep : 30 Min
Salsa is the key to making a quick sauce with lots of flavour. Try it in this cheesy pasta and chicken breast skillet recipe.
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4 Servings
Original recipe yields 4 Servings
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1
3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2
1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3
1-1/4 cups salsa
4
1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
5
1 cup frozen corn
6
2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Tex Mex Cheese
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Step 1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Step 2
Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add salsa, peppers and corn; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally. Step 3
Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Special Extra
Garnish with 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro or 1 chopped green onion before serving.
Substitute
Prepare using your favourite bite-size pasta shape, such as rotini, farfalle (bow-tie pasta) or fusilli.
Nutrition
Calories
560
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 17 g
Saturated fat 9 g
45 %
Cholesterol 110 mg
Sodium 710 mg
30 %
Carbohydrate 59 g
Fibre 2 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 44 g
Vitamin A
15 %
Vitamin C
60 %
Calcium
30 %
Iron
15 %
Servings
4 servings, 2-1/4 cups (550 mL) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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