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Mexican Chicken Penne for Kids

Name: Mexican Chicken Penne for Kids
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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