Fiesta Chicken Dinner

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 (9 1/2 ounce) package , kraft deluxe white cheddar on rotini pasta & sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups hot water
  • 1 (19 fluid ounce) can chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (19 fluid ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 green onions
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
  • 6 tablespoons salsa (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook chicken in oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  2. Add pasta, hot water, tomatoes with their liquid and the cumin; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in beans and contents of the Cheese and contents of the cheese pouch; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with a heaping tablespoon each of sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
  4. NOTE: Use your favorite beans, such as kidney or black beans and you can substitute 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for the green onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

511 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.2g 34% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 36.3g 13% DV
Fiber 7.5g 27% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 312.3mg 14% DV
Potassium 1048.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 20.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 13.7mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 345.3mg 27% DV
Iron 18.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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