Description
A quick and easy one-pot meal combining the flavors of tacos with creamy pasta and tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Add pasta, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Top with diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing taco seasoning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy chicken taco pasta, one-pot meal, easy dinner