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Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes 70 minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)!

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Recipe
Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)

This is a low sodium, low fat, high protein entree. Best served with salad greens. The directions include my own taco mix which reduces the amount of sodium in the recipe. If you are crunched for time or don't have a spice rack, just buy packaged taco mix. I don't like things hot, so IF YOU LIKE IT HOT, add your favorite reduced sodium SALSA!!

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)
Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)

What Course Is Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)?

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) is for Dinner.


How Long Does Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Recipe Take To Cook?

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) takes 70 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Recipe Make?

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) makes 7 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Recipe?

The ingredients for Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) are:

Taco Mix (No Sodium) Home-made as follows:
- 4 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 tsp Soy Flour
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Oregano flakes
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
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4 green onions diced
1 cup red bell pepper diced
3 tomatoes diced
1 1/2 cup 1% organic low fat milk
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup fat free cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 reduced fat mexican cheese shredded
1 12 oz. pasta (wheat or other)
1 1/2 lb. chicken breast, no skin, no bone
4 oz. fat free cream cheese
1 15 oz can Goya reduced sodium black beans
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reduced sodium Salsa (if desired)
mixed salad greens (your choice)
non stick cooking spray (Pam)



How Do I Make Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)?

Here is how you make Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein):

-Mix spices, set aside.-Mix milk, cheeses, sour cream, and cream cheese in glass measuring cup and microwave until soft. Save 1/4 cup shredded cheese to sprinkle on top. Add spices to cheese sauce. Mix well with wire wisk.-Cook pasta and drain.-Rinse black beans, drain, and pat dry.-Dice all vegetables. Mix with pasta and black beans.-Spray large glass casserole dish (11"x5"x2"deep) with Pam or other cooking spray.-Add pasta/ veggie/ bean mix to dish and spread out evenly.-Cut chicken into long 3-4" strips, place on top of pasta/ veggie/ bean mix. -Pour cheese sauce on top of casserole, making sure to saturate corners and edges so they don't burn.-Bake at 375 for 30 minutes covered.-Remove cover, sprinkle with leftover shredded cheese and resume baking at 375 for 40 minutes or until chicken is done.-Serve with salad greens. -Top with salsa if desired.Serving Size:?7 large servings


What's The Nutritional Info For Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)?

The nutritional information for Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 454.4
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.9 mg
  • Sodium: 322.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 60.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.7 g
  • Protein: 49.4 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein)?

Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Mexican Chicken Penne Bake (Low Sodium, Low Fat, High Protein) is Low Fat


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