Mexican Bow Tie Pasta

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When we got married, Dylan’s aunt gave him a cookbook called Recipes to the Rescue. We were intrigued by one of the recipes called Mexican Bow Ties, and we’ve been making it ever since. It’s a pretty quick meal, which works great for weeknights.

Mexican Bow Ties

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins (and olive oil for cooking)

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 12 oz box of bow tie pasta

  • 1 - 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 - 15 oz can of sweet corn, drained

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 - 16 oz jar of salsa

  • For serving:

    • Sour Cream

    • Fresh Cilantro

    • Avocado or Guacamole (optional)

Directions

  • Brown chicken in a skillet with a guzzle of oil. Halfway through cooking, sprinkle the chicken with the onion powder and garlic powder and continue cooking.

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Add the peas and corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well and return to pan.

  • Toss pasta mixture with the butter. Then add in the cheese and stir well until it’s melted. Add the salsa and black beans and mix well again.

  • Serve with dollops of sour cream and top with cilantro. I also like to add fresh avocado or guacamole on top.


Recipe adapted from the book Recipes to the Rescue.

Aztec Salsa

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I don't remember how I found this recipe for Aztec Salsa, but I am so glad I did. It is one of our favorites and comes together really easily. Basically, it is just a mixture of avocado, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and onions with oil and seasoning. Serve it with chips or over other items. It's delicious!

Aztec Salsa

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1 package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (11 ounce) can corn

1 small red onion, chopped

3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

2 avocados – peeled, pitted, and chopped

Directions

Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and Italian dressing in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the black beans, corn, and red onion. Add the tomatoes and gently stir. Add in the avocados and gently stir again.

Serve with tortilla chips or over salad, tacos, quesadillas, or whatever you feel like really.

Recipe via Allrecipes.