Cheesy Chicken & Salsa Skillet

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Salsa is the key to making a quick sauce with lots of flavor. Try it in this cheesy pasta and chicken breast skillet dish.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 2 cups each

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What You Need

cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1-1/4

cups TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

cup frozen corn, thawed

large green pepper, cut into strips

cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 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.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or chopped green onions.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with your favorite flavor prepared CRYSTAL LIGHT Drink.

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DylF

posted:11/28/2010

Exceptionally good and fairly easy to make!

melissakafka

posted:10/28/2010

so easy and surpisingly tasty. all 3 kids liked which never happens. used more salsa and cheese and no pepper. might add some shredded carrot next time

a cook

posted:10/8/2010

Great recipe, but I did add more seasonings to the chicken and extra salsa.

AmyE191

posted:10/6/2010

This recipe was eatable, but nothing that I would rush to make again. My boyfriend is not a picky eater at all and the first thing he said was "This is kind of bland." Definitely needs something more...

suem226901

posted:9/27/2010

This was really delicious! I doubled it so that we can have it tomorrow night! I love that it is "healthy" for you and not bad in calories.

schweitzerca

posted:9/2/2010

This was very easy and surprisingly good! I used everything the recipe called for and made no substitutions.

dgj200

posted:9/1/2010

Pretty tasty. I had some red and green bell pepper and an onion that I needed to use up so this was perfect. My wife liked it, the kids liked it, and it was easy. Think I will add it to the rotation this winter.

ttargonski

posted:9/1/2010

Very easy and surprisingly delicious...I really didn't know what to expect just knew it got great reviews so had to give it a shot. We'll definately be making this again!

s.caroll

posted:8/30/2010

quick and easy dinner

ohiomama2

posted:8/30/2010

I adapted this recipe to make more than the four servings as stated. I used a 13.25oz box of multi grain penne pasta. 1 1/2 cups of corn, added orange,green and yellow pepper strips, added a 24oz and a 16oz jar of salsa. I cooked the chicken in different spices to add a little more flavor. This makes a lot made this way, good for a family and hopefully leftovers! Will make again.