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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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.

Stacie13

posted:8/29/2010

This recipe was a BIG hit! I used about 1 1/2 cups of the salsa & my husband would like there to be a little more next time. Delicious!

jmccune78

posted:8/29/2010

love it love it love it!!!!

race_12__1

posted:8/28/2010

Was great. Adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans really adds a lot to this. Also some fresh onion.

martinl06

posted:8/27/2010

YUMMMMM...just made this and I thought it was wholesome and tasty! I used Rotel instead of salsa though! :)

mdspartyfan

posted:8/27/2010

Great! Very easy to make. Will make again.

vetgal36

posted:8/27/2010

This was so much better than it looked on paper, my family loved it. This will be made regularly at our house.

MarleneHelms

posted:8/26/2010

Excellent, everyone loved it. Will make it again. Easy to make.

roehrig13

posted:8/23/2010

Easy and really good.

dthompson829

posted:8/18/2010

Great, easy recipe. I didn't have any corn on hand so I used a can of rinsed black beans instead. It made it very hearty and added good texture. Would recommend!