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

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Mexican Chicken Penne for kids Recipe

Mexican Chicken Penne for kids

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Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2009 by Taximommy58

You can add some fresh veggies on the side, such as carrot sticks, grape tomatoes, etc., or some shredded veggies and a little low fat dressing rolled up in lettuce leaves.


Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by SueFla

LeaEllen....serve with celery & carrot sticks & little grape tomatoes or make a salad....problem solved.

fritzoidone:Is this really any worse than pizza or glow-in-the dark Kraft mac & cheese? OR how'bout using a low-fat cheese in the queso?


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by LeaEllen

where are all the veggies???


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by fritzoidone

I wish you would include nutrition information with each recipe. This recipe may tast good but the amount of fat must be astounding. We have heart disease in our family and every recipe needs to be scrutinized for fat and calories.


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by jeells

Poor representation of packed with veggies and colorful.


Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by booksfromme

Sounds good, but I don't know where the veggies she mentions are. In the cheese dip? I'd probably add some red or yellow peppers and corn.


Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by lilsoftballmom

I will let you all know how it came out after I make it! :-)♥


Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by lilsoftballmom

This sounds so good to me.. My teenagers will love it! Thanks for posting it. :-)


Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by gobl

Too high in salt and processed foods!


Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by gagem2000

For rtmika. I'm sure there are vegies of some sort in the salsa conqueso but trees (broccoli) would be a WONDERFUL addition to this dish and kids love their trees!!! Especially when they have cheese!!!

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