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

Method

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