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Southwestern Cheddar Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 box Ultimate Chicken Helper™ Cheddar broccoli
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 large plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small lime, cut into 6 wedges

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 12-inch skillet, place hot water, milk, seasoning mix and uncooked pasta (from Ultimate Chicken Helper box). Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

2 Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Stir in frozen corn, black beans and chicken. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Stir in creamy Cheddar cheese sauce (from Ultimate Chicken Helper box) until well mixed; stir in tomato and 3 tablespoons of the cilantro. Cook until hot. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories350 ( Calories from Fat80), Total Fat9g (Saturated Fat3g, Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol45mg Sodium750mg Total Carbohydrate44g (Dietary Fiber7g Sugars4g ), Protein24g

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