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RECIPE - FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

FIESTA RANCH CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Fiesta Ranch Chicken Pasta Salad is full of fresh southwestern flavors with black beans, corn, cheese and tomatoes. Hearty chicken salad recipe topped with Fritos!


 Prep Time 15 minutes
 Cook Time 10 minutes
 Total Time 25 minutes
 Servings 15
 Author Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. of pasta rotini, bowtie, tri-colored, etc
  • 3 boneless chicken breasts cooked and diced (I usually use a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 package frozen corn
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 can of olives sliced
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 pkg Frito Corn Chips (for topping)

SALAD DRESSING

  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 pkg Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch Dressing Mix

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta, drain and cool. Combine with all of the other ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and then mix up the dressing.
  2. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. 
  3. Add dressing to the salad and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Right before serving, add in Frito corn chips to taste. Enjoy!
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Recipe - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Today’s recipe is quick, easy and so delicious, perfect for garlic and pasta lovers and kid approved – Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta!
This instant family favorite is versatile too – add chicken, veggies, seafood, or serve as a side dish. Simple to make, so darn good!






Ingredients

1 pound box of Penne Pasta (cooked according to directions on box )
1/4 cup salted butter
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons parsley flakes
2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to directions on box, drain, set aside and keep warm.
  2. Visit Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta @ sweetlittlebluebird.com for full directions.

Recipe - Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna




INGREDIENTS

2 containers (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese (divided)
½ cup parmesan cheese (divided)
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 eggs
1 jar (16 oz. ) Ragú Alfredo Sauce
12 no boil lasagna noodles
2 cups frozen spinach (thawed and divided)
basil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, eggs and garlic salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. Spread ¾ cup of the Alfredo sauce evenly on the bottom of your 9x13 pan. Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top.
  4. Add ½ cup Alfredo Sauce along with half of the ricotta mixture.
  5. Evenly spread 1 cup of your spinach.
  6. Visit Cheesy Spinach Alfredo Lasagna @ lilluna.com for full instructions.

Recipe - 4 Ingredient Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

This easy 4 ingredient Instant Pot macaroni and cheese recipe is the best dinner ever! Just 8 minutes to the perfect pressure cooker mac and cheese loaded with creamy cheeses and bacon too if you want. It’s a great after school snack for kids and the quickest homemade macaroni and cheese recipe ever.

Servings: 4




Ingredients

3 c noodles macaroni or shell are good
4 c water
1 c evaporated milk
3 c cheese can use more of course
pinch of salt
2 tbsp bacon bits optional
3 tbsp butter

Instructions
  1. Add your water, macaroni noodles, and salt.  Put your Instant Pot or pressure cooker on manual, high pressure, for 3 minutes (4 minutes for softer noodles).
  2. Lock lid on and close pressure valve. 
  3. Do a quick pressure release when time is up, turn IP off. Carefully open the lid. Drain remaining water.
  4. Visit Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese @ temeculablogs.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Instant Pot Spaghetti

Instant Pot Spaghetti – The easiest spaghetti recipe ever!  A quick recipe for spaghetti made right in the instant pot. Get a family favorite meal on the table even faster on busy nights!

Servings: 6



Ingredients

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Teaspoon EACH Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning
1 Pound Spaghetti Noodles
1 (24 Ounce) Jar Spaghetti Sauce
36 Ounces Water, 1 1/2 Jars
1 (14.5 Ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to saute' and add the ground beef.  Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasonings.  Cook the meat and seasonings, breaking the meat up until it's completely browned.  Turn the Instant Pot off. Drain any excess grease from meat if necessary.
  2. Visit Instant Pot Spaghetti @ thesaltymarshmallow.com for full instructions.
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