Chicken Fiesta Chili Mac

Description: This is super good. I used Adobo Seasoning from Penzeys to season the chicken and some leftover chili in my freezer. I also used Ronzoni Smart Taste mini penne in place of the elbows. Recipe comes from "Velveeta -- Crowd Pleasing Recipes".

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili with beans
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, pasteurized prepared cheese product cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup Taco Bell Home Originals thick 'n chunky salsa

Steps:

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray 5 to 7 minute or until cooked through, stirring frequently.
2. DRAIN macaroni. Add to chicken in skillet. Stir in chili, peppers, garlic, VELVEETA and salsa. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
3. BAKE 20 minute or until heated through. Stir before serving.
4. Jazz It Up: For added heat, add 1 teaspoons hot pepper sauce to the chicken mixture before spooning into prepared baking dish.