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Velveeta Chicken & Pasta Skillet

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Bite-sized pieces of chicken breast and shell macaroni pasta give this cheesy, spinachy skillet dish a hearty appeal.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

6 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

1-1/4

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

large red pepper, chopped (about 1-1/4 cups)

clove garlic, minced

cups shell macaroni, uncooked

pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

1/2

lb. (8 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA®, cut up

Make It

COOK and stir chicken, peppers and garlic in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

ADD 2 cups water; bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender and water is almost absorbed.

ADD VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk and spinach; cook until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

Add 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper for an added kick!

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sprtychick10

posted:1/10/2011

This recipe was very easy to make and so tasty. When I make it again, I would add more spinach but the original way was very good. I can't wait to make it again!!

a cook

posted:1/3/2011

I really liked the ingredients in this so gave it world. I don't like using Velveeta, but decided it would be worth trying once. If you make it exactly like it says, it is bland and not appealing. I added garlic salt, the red pepper flakes and just a touch of cayenne pepper. It was amazing after that!

a cook

posted:4/21/2009

Lots of flavor and super easy. Also great the next day. Will definitely make again!

kat0622

posted:1/19/2009

This was yummy and flavorful. My husband has requested it several times. One idea, though: I just use a box of Velveeta shells and cheese. It's a bit easier, I think.

Marianne606

posted:11/17/2008

This recipe was excellent! It was very cheesy so I may cut down on the cheese next time, but I will definitely make it again.

Karyn2121

posted:9/20/2008

This was fantastic and so easy to make

abrhles01

posted:5/28/2008

I don't think it was seasoned enough for my tasting. (I should have added it myself.) It really was a turn off and I probably won't make it again.

Sheila1402

posted:4/2/2008

very yummy! loved it.

lough

posted:3/24/2008

I will certainly be making this recipe again. Everyone loved it and it reheats great for leftovers.

a cook

posted:3/9/2008

This was so yummy! I added much more garlic and salt and cracked black pepper..I substituded water for chicken broth and added onions. It was a little soupy so I added chedder cheese at the end and some extra velveeta cheese. delish!

servings

total:
6 servings, 1 cup each

healthy living information

Low fat

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

diet exchange

2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 3 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

nutrition bonus

This low calorie, low-fat meal is so easy to make. It's also an excellent source of vitmain A from the spinach and contains vitamin C from the red pepper.

nutritional info per serving

per serving

Calories

340

Total fat

7 g

Saturated fat

3 g

Cholesterol

75 mg

Sodium

660 mg

Carbohydrate

35 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

33 g

Vitamin A

110 %DV

Vitamin C

50 %DV

Calcium

30 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low fat

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

diet exchange

2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 3 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

nutrition bonus

This low calorie, low-fat meal is so easy to make. It's also an excellent source of vitmain A from the spinach and contains vitamin C from the red pepper.

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