Cheesy Tex Mex Chicken Penne

Name: Cheesy Tex Mex Chicken Penne
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 9 cups
Ingredients: 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 ¼ cups salsa; 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 cups CRACKER BARREL Shredded Tex Mex Cheese

9 Ratings
8 Reviews
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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

total:

30 mins

prep:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ¼ cups salsa
1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups CRACKER BARREL Shredded Tex Mex Cheese

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

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Step 2
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.
Step 3
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

rhonda

10/02/2017

I really liked this, however, I used Chi Chi's pineapple salsa which made this dish kind of sweet.

agentcorona

03/28/2020

I can see why people would love this, but it’s not for me. It is very similar to Chicken Helper.

9 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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rhonda

10/02/2017

I really liked this, however, I used Chi Chi's pineapple salsa which made this dish kind of sweet.

Mike Lauritzen

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!

Elaine

07/29/2019

Excellent and super simple! The only change I made was to add a little minced garlic. I'll definitely make this again.

agentcorona

03/28/2020

I can see why people would love this, but it’s not for me. It is very similar to Chicken Helper.

BSNYDER07HOTMAILCOM

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.

Rob

05/28/2019

This is a keeper, my kids loved it!

Allrecipes Member

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.

Erin Easter

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.

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