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Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Pasta Bake

Name: Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 20 oz boneless skinless chicken breast; 10 oz whole-wheat penne; 2 can black beans, drained; 2 cup corn kernels; 2 cup salsa; 2 oz shredded Mexican cheese; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 tsp olive oil; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin

A one-pan baked pasta with chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and a modest layer of melted cheese.

Generative AI

Calories: 790
Protein: 57g
Carbs: 82g
Fat: 25g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 40 min total

boneless skinless chicken breast20 oz
whole-wheat penne10 oz
black beans, drained2 can
corn kernels2 cup
salsa2 cup
shredded Mexican cheese2 oz
yellow onion, diced1
olive oil4 tsp
chili powder2 tsp
ground cumin1 tsp

Instructions

1Cook the pasta until just tender, then drain.
2Cook the onion and chicken in an oven-safe skillet with the oil, chili powder, and cumin until the chicken is fully cooked.
3Stir in the pasta, beans, corn, and salsa.
4Top with cheese and bake or cover over low heat until the cheese melts and the mixture is hot.

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Chicken and Black Bean Salsa Pasta Bake

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