Best Make That Chicken Dance Salsa Pasta Recipes

Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet image

Provided by A Kitchen Addiction

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.

Provided by Sackville

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 -5 fresh and juicy tomatoes, chopped (preferrably vine-ripened)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
3 -4 large button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/8 cup water
1/4 cup of your favourite cooked salsa
1 chicken breasts, cooked and diced or 1 cup quorn pieces (vegetarian substitute)
2 teaspoons olive oil
fresh ground black pepper
parmesan cheese
pasta

Steps:

Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions and mushrooms until soft, about two minutes.
Add the water, tomatoes (with all their seeds and juice), garlic, oregano, basil, parsley and hot sauce.
Simmer over low heat for 6-10 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and enough water has evaporated to form a relatively thick sauce.
Add salsa and chicken.
Simmer until heated through.
Cook pasta of your choice (I like fusilli or penne) until al dente.
Serve sauce over hot pasta, top with parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 444.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 19.9

Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken Pasta Recipe - (4.8/5) image

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.