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® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N 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.

TACO BELL® and HOME ORIGINALS® are trademarks owned and licensed by Taco Bell Corp.

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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a cook

posted:4/25/2013

I made this recipe for a family of seven. I am no cook but everyone loved it. Plus it was simple to make and decently healthy. I think I drained most of the salsa out of the dish but it was still an excellent dinner.

a cook

posted:1/18/2013

Very good!! I added a little minced garlic and some sour cream on top. Delicious!

BlondeMomentzzz

posted:1/3/2013

Quick and easy recipe. I doctored it up as well, adding sweet corn, red peppers and minced garlic. Since we're cheese lovers, I added Velveeta cheese to the sauce, along with the additional cheddar cheese on the top. My family rated this recipe a 10+. They said it deserves more than 5 stars, it's the best!

a cook

posted:10/15/2012

Loved this recipe. I used sweet corn and a variety of peppers, which gave it a little more flavor. Next time I will add in broccoli.

whansen1955

posted:9/28/2012

Used ground beef, everyone liked it.

nancyperry55

posted:9/4/2012

Love this meal.Easy to make and the family will eat time and time again.

Rosiecheex

posted:8/7/2012

very quick and very tasty....a big hit with the family.

decook01

posted:6/20/2012

No flavor except for the extra cheese. A big disappointment for my family. Wouldn't try again.

a cook

posted:6/20/2012

This was a big hit with my husband! I enjoyed it too, but added a little more cheese. Easy to make and very good!

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.