Fiesta Chicken Dinner

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5 min

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30 min

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what you need

1 lb. lean ground chicken

1 tsp. oil

1 pkg. Kraft Deluxe White Cheddar on Rotini Pasta & Sauce

2-1/2 cups hot water

1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) chili-style stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) black beans, drained, rinsed

2 green onions, chopped

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COOK chicken in oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.

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 min.

STIR in beans and contents of the Cheese Pouch; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with onions. Serve with a heaping tablespoonful each of sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.

kraft kitchens tips

Cooking Know-How

Use your favourite beans, such as kidney or black beans.

Substitute

Substitute 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for the green onions.

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This is very good - however, the recipe does NOT say that when you are done simmering the pasta, before you add the beans and cheese, that the water should be almost cooked away. So ~ mine wasn't ~ and I had to cook it a LOT when I got the beans and cheese in. I wasn't too happy about that - so be careful and get the water out when simmering the pasta!
posted by scarlettspecial | on 11/27/2007

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I substituted chipotle seasoning for the cumin and it was amazing!! I would only use 1/2 tsp of chipotle instead of one tsp. The chipotle seasoning adds some kick to this..
posted by lmdaniluk | on 1/24/2007

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This is a favourite with the boys... they'll even make it since it is so easy.
posted by lindsaymurdoch | on 5/2/2006

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posted by a cook | on 12/1/2005

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posted by qirjaku | on 9/16/2004