Description
One-Pot Chicken Taco Pasta is a delightful blend of flavors that transforms a busy weeknight into a fiesta! This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken, zesty tomatoes, and creamy goodness for a dish that’s not only easy to prepare but also customizable to your taste. Perfect for families or gatherings, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, any color)
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or rotini
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken and minced garlic; cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or cream cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg