Recipe: Southwest Chicken & Bean Pasta - YUMMY!

This is an awesome, fresh tasting dish. It makes a TON, so it's a good choice for your large family or for a potluck (also great left-over). Loaded with fresh veggies and lean protein, it's sure to please both your tongue and your tummy!

It's also super simple to make.

You'll need:

4 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced (I cooked ours on the grill - fantastic!)

12 oz pkg of large elbow macaroni, cooked per package

1/2 red onion, chopped

2 bunches green onion, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1/2 medium red pepper, chopped

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 small can sliced black olives

1 cup corn (I use frozen corn, cooked in micro for a couple minutes)

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

1 cup sour cream (low or no fat would work fine)

3 Tbs lime juice

2 Tbs olive oil

2 Tbs taco seasoning (or one packet) powder

- Combine all the produce (fresh and canned) with the pasta, and toss until mixed.

- You can finish one of two ways:

- OPTION 1 (sort of a creamy sauce): Combine the sour cream, juice, oil, and spices, mix with pasta and produce mixture, stir over medium heat until warmed through, top with chicken and serve

OR

- OPTION 2 (more of a tangy sauce): Combine juice, oil, and spices and combine with pasta mixture. Serve with the sour cream on top or on the side.

My family loved this dish...I hope yours does too!

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