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Taco Pasta
Low Calorie Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 pound elbow macaroni
1 pound ground skinless chicken breast, cooked
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
One package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese, grated
8 ounces taco sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup low-fat tortilla chips, crushed

Directions:
In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta desired doneness. Drain, cool, and place in a mixing bowl.

In a skillet, over medium heat, cook chicken, onions, and bell peppers until no pink remains in chicken. Add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes. Add meat mixture and cheeses to the pasta; toss gently. Add taco sauce and mix gently. Recipe makes eight servings Taco Pasta.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 358
Fat: 3g
Protein: 26g
Carbohydrate: 52g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Sodium: 905
Calories from fat:  9-percent

See also:
Pasta Salad
Easy Chicken and Pasta
Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Lemon Chicken Pasta Toss
Pasta with Blue Cheese Sauce
Tuna Pasta Salad
Turkey and Cheese Pasta Toss
Fettuccine Alfredo



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