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.
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

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, IndianaMore Kids Recipes »

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.

Originally published as Mexican Chicken Penne in Simple & Delicious May/June 2008

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chocolatepies

Aug 28, 2013

I made this for my family and they loved the spicy flavor.
Taximommy58

Jul 31, 2009

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.
SueFla

Jul 21, 2009

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?
LeaEllen

Jul 17, 2009

where are all the veggies???
fritzoidone

Jul 17, 2009

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.
jeells

Jul 17, 2009

Poor representation of packed with veggies and colorful.
booksfromme

Jul 17, 2009

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.
lilsoftballmom

Jul 16, 2009

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

Jul 16, 2009

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

Jul 16, 2009

Too high in salt and processed foods!