Best Make That Chicken Dance Salsa Pasta Recipes

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CHEESY SALSA AND CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET



Cheesy Salsa and Chicken Pasta Skillet image

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.

"MAKE THAT CHICKEN DANCE" SALSA PASTA



I made this up the other night after I started to make Mirjam's Penne Arrabiatta (#22941) but discovered I was missing a few ingredients. Like the Italian dish I meant to make, this one is also spicy and loaded with garlic. I'm sure it would be even more flavourful with fresh herbs, but dried ones were all I had on hand.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Chicken Breast

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

SALSA CHICKEN



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Someone gave me this recipe a few years back and it's become a household favorite. You can use mild, medium or hot salsa depending on your taste. I usually serve it with Spanish rice and Mexican-style canned corn. Very easy and quick!

Provided by Faye

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 101.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 863.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SALSA PASTA



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Is it "olé!" or "mamma mia?" Either way, you'll enjoy this quick and easy veggie-pasta dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 jar (8 ounces) Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups Progresso™ diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, heat remaining ingredients except cheese and pepper to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.
  • Stir in macaroni. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

CHEESY CHICKEN & SALSA SKILLET



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Turn regular chicken into salsa chicken with our Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet recipe! See how to make this Healthy Living salsa chicken dish here.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 cup frozen corn
1 large green pepper, cut into strips
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

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