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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nina504

posted:8/15/2011

I thought this recipe was VERY easy to make. I used homeade salsa and corkscrew noodles and it was a WINNER!

suzy merritt

posted:8/11/2011

I made this last night for dinner and everyone liked it. I did add an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce as there was not enough sauce with just the salsa.

chele44

posted:8/4/2011

Great recipe, also good if you add some chili powder or taco seasoning, and substitute rice for the pasta. If using rice, add 1 cup water when you add the salsa, and the rice will cook by absorption.

mist2006

posted:8/3/2011

Great recipe. The family loved it.

a cook

posted:8/1/2011

THIS IS A GREAT DINNER FAMILY LOVE IT AND IT IS EZ TO MAKE1!!!!

austinbear

posted:7/29/2011

Good recipe when your in a hurry and forgot to plan something. I didnt have corn so I used peas, my husband liked it, had seconds!

Jazmyn1212

posted:6/9/2011

I changed the recipe just a little. I cooked the chicken in taco seasoning, and added olives. Also was out of penne pasta so I used egg noodles. Very good:)

traneka_crowden

posted:5/21/2011

I was a little hesitant about the salsa, but it was perfect! Everyone loved it, even my son that doesn't like cheese. Now I make it every other week!

SPICYNKITCHEN

posted:5/20/2011

Soo easy to make.. both my husband and son loved it!

rcollins05

posted:5/17/2011

loved it! so delicious