*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                             Taco Pasta Salad

Recipe By     : Art Ginsburg
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Pasta/Rice                       Mexican
                Dessert/Dinner Salad

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  lb            elbow macaroni
   1      lb            ground chicken breast, skinless -- cooked
     1/2  c             onions -- chopped
     1/2  c             bell peppers -- chopped
   1      pkg           taco seasoning mix
     3/4  c             water
   1      c             fat-free cheddar cheese -- grated
   1      c             fat-free mozzarella cheese -- grated
   8      ozs           taco sauce
     1/2  head          iceberg lettuce -- shredded
   1      c             low-fat tortilla chips -- crushed

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 10 minutes. Add meat mixture and cheeses to the
pasta; toss gently. Add taco sauce and mix gently.

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Per serving: 358 Calories; 3g Fat (9% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 52g
Carbohydrate; 35mg Cholesterol; 905mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Serve on shredded lettuce and top with crushed chips.


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