CHEESY TEX MEX CHICKEN PENNE

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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.

Provided by Cracker Barrel

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     CRACKER BARREL Shreds

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 978.2 calories, Carbohydrate 139.3 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 64.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 926.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

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