Since when did dinner parties hosted at home become some kind of stressful, fancy event? There’s no need! Gather your favorite people and dig into this Dinner Party Bake! It’s a one-pot chicken and pasta production with a Tex-Mex flare. Who could resist? Ready in less than thirty minutes, your guests will be full, happy, and having a good time! Stay true to who you are and don’t overdo it, Dinner Party Bake is the genuine solution to your large-gathering feasts!
Ingredients
- 2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/4 cups salsa, thick and chunky
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 large green pepper, cut into strips
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –In a large boiling pot of salt water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
Step 2 –While the pasta is cooking, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the chicken, while stirring, about 2 minutes.
Step 3 –Stir the salsa, the corn, and the peppers into the chicken mixture and bring to a boil.
Step 4 –Lower the temperature to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken’s internal temperature reads 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the cooked pasta to the chicken mixture and lightly mix.
Step 6 –Top the pasta mixture with the cheese.
Step 7 –Transfer the skillet away from the heat and cover.
Step 8 –Let the skillet stand until the cheese has melted, about 1 minute.
Step 9 –Serve.
