Senora Chicken and Pasta

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This recipe is posted by request. I found it on the net-the original poster is "bobo3039""

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 medium chicken breasts, grilled and sliced thin
• 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked
• 3⁄4 cup cheese sauce
• 1⁄3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄4 cup diced tomato
• 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

• Cheese Sauce

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup minced onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon chicken stock, paste
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot sauce (at least)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3⁄4 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
• 3⁄4 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3⁄4 parmesan cheese

directions

1. In a large bowl combine the pasta and cheese sauce.
2. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Place chicken then beans on top of cheesy pasta.
4. Sprinkle with the diced tomatoes and green onions.
5. Serve.
6. Cheese Sauce Directions Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
7. Add the onion and garlic.
8. Sauté until onion is transparent.
9. Stir in flour to make a roux and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
10. Mix the hot water, chicken stock and half and half.
11. Add mixture slowly to roux, stirring constantly.
12. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
13. Add salt to taste, sugar, hot sauce, lemon juice, cayenne and parmesan cheese.
14. Stir to blend.
15. Do NOT ALLOW TO BOIL.
16. Add the Velveeta to sauce and stir until melted.
17. Add salsa and sour cream to sauce and blend.
18. Makes 5 cups.