Southwestern Chicken Pasta with Black Beans

Submitted by United Church of God on Wed, 2011-07-06 14:16
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Description

A Tex-Mex take on chicken pasta, made with a creamy cheese sauce and black beans.

Summary

Yield
Servings
Source

Brandon Clark

Prep time45 minutes

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1Packagesouthwest marinade mix (either McCormicks or Schilling)
1Poundpasta (either penne or mostaciolli)
1Cupblack beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
1 tomato (diced)
 Unknowngreen onions (sliced, for garnish)
1⁄4Cupbutter (FOR CHEESE SAUCE)
1⁄4Cupflour
1⁄2Teaspoonsalt & pepper
1⁄4Teaspoondry mustard
2Cupmilk
1Cupcheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Prepare marinade mix and pasta according to package directions.  Pour 2/3 of the marinade over the chicken and set aside for 30 mintues.  Cook chicken by grilling or pan frying, and cut into strips.  Prepare cheese sauce.  In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter.  Add flour, salt, pepper, and dry mustard to melted butter.  Stire together until smooth.  Gradually stir in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickended and smooth.  Add cheese and stire until the cheese is melted.  Pour cheese sauce over pasta, mix well.  Add black beans and chicken, stir in.  Sprinkle with diced tomatoes and green onions on top for garnish.

Notes

This is my favorite meal.  It's one that my mom created.

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