Best Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Pasta Recipes

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THE BEST CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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This easy Creamy, Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti recipe calls for chicken, spaghetti, cream of chicken, salsa, sour cream and cheese. No Rotel!

Provided by Brandie @ The Country Cook

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounce angel hair pasta ((half of a 16 ounce box))
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup salsa
1 cup sour cream
2 cups Mexican cheese blend, (divided use)
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
dried parsley, (for topping (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions (remember, you are only using half a box of angel hair pasta here.) Once pasta is cooked, drain well.
  • Place pasta back into the pot and add diced chicken, cream of chicken soups, salsa, sour cream, 1 cup of Mexican cheese blend and taco seasoning.
  • Stir well to combine (this will take a few minutes.)
  • Pour combined mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and a sprinkling of dried parsley.
  • Cover with nonstick aluminum foil.
  • Cook in the oven for about 25 minutes (until hot and bubbly.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 496 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET



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I received a booklet from Kraft Foods today which is called "food & family" and this is one of the recipes in it that I am posting here to try at a later date.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups penne pasta, multi grain, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/4 cups Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into short thin strips
1 cup kraft shredded 2% mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 563.4, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 33

CHEESY SALSA AND CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET



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This Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet is warm, hearty comfort food that's ready in 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights when you want to get your protein and veggies in without a lot of preparation!

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 C uncooked whole grain pasta of your choice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 C chunky salsa of your choice (If your salsa doesn't have much liquid, you may need an additional 1/2 cup of salsa)
1 C fresh or frozen and thawed sweet corn
1/2 C chopped green pepper
1/2 C chopped red pepper
1 C cooked black beans
1/4 C red onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 C shredded cheese, I used a combination of cheddar and mozzarella

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove from heat. Drain and cover.
  • While pasta is cooking, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly pink.
  • Stir in salsa, corn, green pepper, red pepper, black beans, red onion and 1 1/4 cup cheese. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and let stand for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken before serving.

EASY CHEESY SALSA CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - (4.8/5)



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Provided by SemiDomesticatedMama

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
16 oz jar of chunky salsa
16 oz tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
6oz pkg French Fried Onions
1 box favorite pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain and return to pot. 2. Add chicken, salsa, tomato sauce, water, and shredded cheese to drained pasta; stir to combine. 3. Pour into 13×9 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. 4. Sprinkle with French Fried Onions. 5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. 6. Uncover and cook additional 10 minutes.

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN WITH PASTA



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This is creamy cheesy and really good, not to mention really fast too! you can sub a different pasta for the penne and use cooked turkey in place of chicken.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup milk
black pepper
3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and place in a large bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium-low heat cook the Velveeta cheese with sour cream and milk until smooth and the cheese has melted.
  • Season with black pepper if desired.
  • Pour over the cooked pasta.
  • Stir in the chicken; mix well to combine.
  • Ladle the mixture into bowl and top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.7, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 1806, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 9.2, Protein 51.7

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