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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tsmcconnell

posted:6/8/2012

Delish! I Made it exactly the way it states in the recipe and everyone loved it! Next time I will make more. I doubled it for my family of 2 adults and 4 kids sine the baby is to small to eat table food. Kids asked for seconds AND wanted it for leftovers but we only had one serving leftover.....again, sooo delish. You could use canned rotel or tomatos with green chilis and experement with the cheese.

asil2

posted:6/6/2012

Husband gave this a five star rating. I also did. I added a few things to this recipes as others did.Will be making this again real soon.

a cook

posted:5/9/2012

Unfortunately, I was the only one who enjoyed this tasty meal. My boys and husband didn't care for it.

MamaFine

posted:5/8/2012

YUM! This recipe has all the best elements- quick, easy, flavorful AND low in fat! It's one of our family's favorites by far, and I love how quick I can put it together. Using frozen chopped bell peppers can save time, and I usually add a can of black beans, drained & rinsed, for extra protein & fiber. Make this today & you won't be sorry!

melissamarie05

posted:4/27/2012

Excellent! Very easy/quick to make and delicious. Will definitely make again.

Cassandra426

posted:4/25/2012

So good! I made this last night for my boyfriend and I and we both loved it! It is very flavorful and filling. Will definitely be making it again!

Suga83

posted:4/22/2012

Made this for my hunny, and he liked it.

dejrfan

posted:3/22/2012

Really good! Mine was a little spicy. I added some onion, an Anaheim and a jalapeno pepper, just because I had them on hand. It all tasted great!

miranda7285

posted:3/21/2012

I read the reviews and made some modifications, of course! :) I used 1 cup of salsa (chunky picante sauce), 1/4 cup of taco sauce, and 1/4 cup of melted Velveeta cheese. It added the right amount of spicy and cheesy flavor! I also did without the pasta and it came out great on its own! Would love to try it over rice too!

roqui121779

posted:3/16/2012

Great meal, made it last night for my boyfriend and myself. Had a lot of flavor, but needed more cheese and salsa. Next time I will add more and I didn't add the peppers. it turned out great, will def make it again!