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Cheesy Tex Mex Chicken Penne

Rating: 4.13 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

Salsa is the key to making a quick sauce with lots of flavour. Try it in this cheesy pasta and chicken breast skillet recipe.

By Cracker Barrel

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Recipe Summary

prep:
30 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
9 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

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  • Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 2 min. Add salsa, peppers and corn; stir. 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. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Special Extra:

Garnish with 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or cilantro or 1 chopped green onion before serving.

Substitute:

Prepare using your favourite bite-size pasta shape, such as rotini, farfalle (bow-tie pasta) or fusilli.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
978 calories; protein 64.1g; carbohydrates 139.3g; fat 20.1g; cholesterol 80mg; sodium 926.1mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (7)

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Mike Lauritzen
Rating: 4 stars
05/14/2018
Kids loved it. They called it their new favorite dish. I used a medium spicy salsa. I liked it too but found it could use just a touch more flavour but I'm not quite sure what... maybe some extra garlic? Definitely worth experimenting with! Read More
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8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 1
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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rhonda
Rating: 5 stars
10/02/2017
I really liked this however I used Chi Chi's pineapple salsa which made this dish kind of sweet. Read More
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Mike Lauritzen
Rating: 4 stars
05/14/2018
Kids loved it. They called it their new favorite dish. I used a medium spicy salsa. I liked it too but found it could use just a touch more flavour but I'm not quite sure what... maybe some extra garlic? Definitely worth experimenting with! Read More
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Rob
Rating: 5 stars
05/29/2019
This is a keeper my kids loved it! Read More
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Erin Easter
Rating: 4 stars
05/31/2018
Wonderful dish and so easy! I added red and yellow peppers for extra color and flavor and rubbed Cajun seasoning on the chicken before cooking. Fresh made salsa from a local restaurant is likely better and maybe even cheaper than canned salsas. Next time I want to try with zucchini or other squashes and a bit less cheese. Read More
BSNYDER07@HOTMAIL.COM
Rating: 5 stars
10/10/2018
This was such a nice change from a traditional pasta dish. To save time cooking after work I prepped the chicken pasta and peppers over the weekend. We will definitely be making this again. Read More
Elaine
Rating: 5 stars
07/30/2019
Excellent and super simple! The only change I made was to add a little minced garlic. I'll definitely make this again. Read More
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agentcorona
Rating: 2 stars
03/29/2020
I can see why people would love this but it s not for me. It is very similar to Chicken Helper. Read More
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