Friday, April 25, 2008

Southwest Chicken Pasta

I made this tonight. It was definitely cookbook worthy! and quick & easy!

Southwest Chicken Pasta
2 c. cooked chicken breast, diced
11 oz tomatoes w/ green chilies, undrained
15 oz black beans, rinsed & drained
6 oz Smart Taste rotini pasta
2 oz Velveeta Light
2c. water
2 oz light cream cheese

Combine chicken, tomatoes, beans, pasta, Velveeta and water in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Turn off heat and add cream cheese; stir until melted.
Yield: 5 servings (about 1 cup each). Per serving= 370 Calories; 10g Fat (23.3% calories from fat); 30g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 60mg Cholesterol; 927mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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