Salsa Chicken Pasta Recipes

THAI CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the salsa, peanut butter, orange juice, honey and soy sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Add the chicken; heat through., Drain linguine. Serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne. Drain and return to pot.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Set aside to let rest, 5 minutes, then dice.
• To skillet add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then add salsa verde, chicken broth, and cilantro and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup Monterey Jack and cheddar and let melt, 1 minute, then add cooked chicken and penne and stir until totally combined. Top with remaining Monterey Jack and bake until melty, 10 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve.

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken. Cook and stir 6 min. Add peppers, dressing and chili powder; cook 3 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Stir in salsa and sour cream.
• Drain pasta. Toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
• Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• Sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

4 INGREDIENT SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Toss chicken breasts with taco seasoning.
• Top each chicken breast with salsa.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
• Top with cheese and broil 1-2 minutes.
• Optional: Add your favorite taco toppings as desired.

CHEESY SALSA AND CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove from heat. Drain and cover.
• While pasta is cooking, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until lightly pink.
• Stir in salsa, corn, green pepper, red pepper, black beans, red onion and 1 1/4 cup cheese. Bring to a boil and allow to simmer on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Stir in pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and let stand for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken before serving.

CHICKEN FAJITA PASTA

Steps:

• Slice chicken breasts into thin strips or small pieces. Dab with paper towel to dry.
• Combine chili powder, salt, brown sugar and cumin. Sprinkle over chicken and toss to coat.
• Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken strips for roughly 2 minutes per side -- you may have to do this in two batches unless your skillet is very large.
• Add the peppers and onion to the chicken in the skillet. Toss and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until peppers are just starting to soften.
• Add chicken broth to the skillet and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any bits that might have stuck on.
• Stir in the pasta and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce to medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Stir in cheese and salsa and allow to melt before serving.

CROCK POT CREAMY SALSA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place everything in the crock pot except the sour cream, and pasta.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Shred the chicken and return back to the crock pot.
• Stir in the sour cream. Once combined stir in the cooked pasta. Top with tortilla strips.
• Serve with a salad.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND SALSA SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Top with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

SALSA VERDE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes, until golden brown, flipping once halfway through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the broth, salsa verde, cream, uncooked pasta, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, then add the chicken and 1 cup of cheese to the skillet. Stir until smooth and creamy. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and broil in the oven until golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy!! :)