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Fiesta Chicken Pasta

9 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 30MINS

Fiesta Chicken Pasta

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6 ratings
Zesty, filling, and so simple to put together! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This is one of those dishes my family has on our menu rotation schedule.
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Zesty, filling, and so simple to put together! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This is one of those dishes my family has on our menu rotation schedule.
30MINS
Total Time
$2.77
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Rotini Pasta
2 cups
Rotini Pasta
uncooked
Oil
1 Tbsp
Oil
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
cut into bite-size pieces
Red Bell Pepper
2
Italian Dressing
4 Tbsp
Italian Dressing
I used KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
Chili Powder
1 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup
Chunky Salsa
I used TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
Sour Cream
1/2 cup
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
507
Fat
19.3 g
Protein
35.0 g
Carbs
48.0 g
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step 1
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the Rotini Pasta (2 cups) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
step 1 Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the Rotini Pasta (2 cups) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
step 2
Meanwhile, heat Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally so chicken cooks evenly.
step 2 Meanwhile, heat Oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (1 lb) and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally so chicken cooks evenly.
step 3
Add Red Bell Peppers (2), Italian Dressing (4 Tbsp) and Chili Powder (1 Tbsp). Cook 3 minutes, or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add Chunky Salsa (1/2 cup) and Sour Cream (1/2 cup) and mix well.
step 3 Add Red Bell Peppers (2), Italian Dressing (4 Tbsp) and Chili Powder (1 Tbsp). Cook 3 minutes, or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add Chunky Salsa (1/2 cup) and Sour Cream (1/2 cup) and mix well.
step 4
Toss cooked pasta with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 4 Toss cooked pasta with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup).
step 5
Mix in the cheese and serve warm in large bowls!
step 5 Mix in the cheese and serve warm in large bowls!
Tags
American
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Game Day
One-Pot
Pasta
Mexican
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