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Fiesta Chicken Dinner

Contributed By: danigirl
Kraft Foods Magazine

My kids love this and it's very easy to make on busy weekday nights

Ingredients

1 lb. Lean ground chicken
1 tbsp. Oil
1 pkg (14 oz.) Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
2-1/2 cups Hot water
1 jar (16 oz.) Salsa
1 tsp. Ground cumin
1 can (19 oz.) drained and rinsed beans (black or pinto)
2 Chopped green onions
1/2 cup Sour Cream

Preparation

1.Cook chicken in oil in large non-stick skillet 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Add pasta (reserving cheese pouch), water, salsa, and cumin to skillet; bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir beans and cheese pouch into skillet; heat thouroughly. Top with green onions. Serve with sour cream on the side, if desired.

Nutrient Information

Calories405
Total Fat19 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrates36 g
Protein23 g
Vitamin A131 RE
Vitamin C12 mg
Calcium138 mg
Sodium905 mg
Iron4 mg
Fiber6 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: rebelita80
Good one skillet meal. Makes a lot; cut recipe in half next time if cooking for just 2 people. Next time will use mild instead of medium salsa, and also won't use as cheap a brand of mac'n'cheese - bigger noodles would be good. Used ground turkey instead of chicken. 1/22/08
Comment by: msbaron
easy to fix, and whole family loved it
Comment by: raisedn_abarn
Easy to fix and my teenager love the taste. It's a perfect one pot meal.
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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree