Mexican Style Bow Ties

Mexican Style Bow Ties

Recipe By : National Pasta Association

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Ground Chicken Breast Pasta, Rice, Couscous

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

8 ozs bow tie pasta -- cooked

1/2 tsp olive oil

1/2 lb ground chicken breast, skinless -- cooked

1/2 c bell peppers -- chopped

1/2 c onions -- chopped

15 ozs dark red kidney beans -- undrained

1/8 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

8 ozs no-salt-added tomato sauce

2 3/4 c frozen corn -- thawed

1/2 c fat-free cheddar cheese -- grated

1 c fat-free plain yogurt

1/2 c taco sauce

1/2 c low-fat tortilla chips

Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions; drain. In a skillet,

heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken, bell peppers, and onions until

chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add, beans, cumin, and chili powder; heat through. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, chicken

mixture, tomato sauce, corn, and cheddar cheese. In another bowl, combine

yogurt and taco sauce. Add to salad mixture and toss well. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

282 Calories;

3g Fat (7% calories from fat);

18g Protein;

16mg Cholesterol;

496mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Can be served warm or cold.

NOTES : To serve, garnish with tortilla chips and serve with additional

taco sauce. --

Anita A. Matejka

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Texas, USA