Best Spicy Cheesy Mexican Chicken Pasta Skillet Recipes

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MEXICAN CHICKEN-PASTA SKILLET



Mexican Chicken-Pasta Skillet image

Chunky salsa and a blend of Mexican-style cheeses gives this easy chicken and pasta skillet a taste of Mexico.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 cup canned corn
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 cup TACO BELLĀ® Thick & Chunky Salsa
2 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), cooked
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 min. Add vegetables; cook 5 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomato sauce, salsa and pasta; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1 cup cheese; top with remaining cheese. Cover; let stand 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

SPICY CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET



Spicy Cheesy Mexican Chicken & Pasta Skillet image

Tender chicken bites. A four-cheese blend. Salsa. And a hint of fresh cilantro. That's our 30-minute Mexican-style pasta skillet-and trust us, it's bueno!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups red salsa
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 tsp. each ground cumin, chili powder and garlic powder
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. or until lightly browned.
  • Stir in water and salsa. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender, stirring after 5 min.
  • Add corn, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and 1 cup cheese; stir. Cook 2 min. or until corn is heated through and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Top with remaining cheese and cilantro. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 24 g

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