Charlene's Recipe

Taco pasta (low calorie recipe)

Category: Pizza and Pasta

1/2 lb elbow macaroni
1 lb ground skinless chicken breast, cooked
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
one package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 cup fat free cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, grated
8 oz taco sauce
1/2 head iceburg lettuce, shredded
1 cup low fat tortilla chips, crushed

In a pot of boiling water, cook pasta to desired doneness. Drain, cool, and place in a mixing bowl.
In a skillet, over medium heat, cook chicken, onions and bell peppers until no pink remains in chicken. Add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes. Add meat mixture and cheeses to the pasta; toss gently. Add taco sauce and mix gently.

Makes 8 servings