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Chicken and Salsa Pasta
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Chicken and Salsa Pasta

I am obsessed with this Chicken and Salsa Pasta recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this is perfect for a quick and easy weekday dinner.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fusilli pasta, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 1/4 cups hot and chunky salsa
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 large red pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil on a skillet on medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for around 3-5 minutes. Mix in salsa, corn and peppers. Bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-low heat for around 10 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta. Add the chicken mixture to the pasta. Mix in cheese. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand 1 minute or until the cheese is melted.