Mexican Chicken Penne for Kids Recipe

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This hearty pasta dinner is packed with flavor, chicken, veggies and cheese. It's also creamy, colorful, quick and available in a version kids will wolf down!—Marti Gutwein, Rensselaer, Indiana

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Mexican Chicken Penne for Kids Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/4 cups salsa con queso dip
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, dip, milk and salt.
Drain pasta; return to pan. Stir in chicken mixture and toss to coat. Heat through. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 438 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 617 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Chicken Penne for kids in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008, p58