Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
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1 (15 ounce) can white queso blanco cheese sauce (such as Rico's®)
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1 (12 ounce) jar tomatillo cooking sauce (such as Herdez®)
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1 pound cubed, cooked chicken
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gemelli and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
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At the same time, combine cheese sauce and tomatillo cooking sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until well blended, then stir in chicken. Cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Drain pasta and return to the pot. Pour sauce mixture over pasta; stir and heat on medium heat until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Serve immediately and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
470 | Calories |
18g | Fat |
49g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 470 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 18g | 23% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
Sodium 504mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrate 49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 28g | 55% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 189mg | 15% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 270mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.