Best Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta Recipes

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Macaroni is tossed with a creamy cilantro dressing and chicken, corn, black beans, onion and tomato.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 ounces dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the corn to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and add to the bowl.
Add the beans, chicken, onions, tomatoes and jalapeno to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA

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Toss tender chicken breast strips and bow-tie pasta with a creamy Mexican-style sauce to make Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta. This super-easy, super-quick Mexican chicken pasta makes a great weeknight dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1-1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 4 to 5 min. or until done, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta; return to saucepan. Stir in chicken and all remaining ingredients. Cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 26 g

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