Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake Recipe

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Southwestern Chicken-Pasta Bake
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  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit; mist a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Bring pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente about 10 minute or as package directs. Drain.
  2. 2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper,onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 2 tsp., salt; saute until onion is tender, 6- to 8 minute Add tomato paste and cook stirring constantly, 2 minute longer.
  3. 3. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, whisking until thickened about 5min. Add diced tomatoes and 1 cup cheese. Cook, whisking for 1 minute or until cheese melts.
  4. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in chiken and paste.Scrape into baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly; 20-25 minute (preheat broiler to high and broil casserole for a minute to brown, if desired )Let stand for 10-15min. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 619.91 Kcal (2595 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.8g 55%
Cholesterol 93.46mg 31%
Sodium 1431.28mg 60%
Potassium 482.19mg 10%
Total Carbs 48.45g 16%
Sugars 6.75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 27.92g 56%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 7.2mg 40%
Calcium 304.4mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.76 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 55%
Cholesterol 31.78mg 31%
Sodium 486.62mg 60%
Potassium 163.94mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.47g 16%
Sugars 2.3g 27%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 11%
Protein 9.49g 56%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 2.4mg 40%
Calcium 103.5mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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