Description
A quick, creamy, and flavor-packed Chicken Taco Pasta loaded with cheesy Tex-Mex goodness. This easy one-pot meal blends the comfort of pasta with bold taco flavors for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
8 oz rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
½ cup diced onion
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1 cup salsa
½ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup cream cheese (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and taco seasoning. Cook for 6–8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
3. Add diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft. Stir in black beans and corn.
4. Reduce heat to medium. Add salsa, sour cream, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
5. Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Add cooked pasta and stir to coat.
7. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, cover, and let melt for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
You can swap chicken with ground turkey or beef.
For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and double the beans.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken taco pasta, one-pot pasta, cheesy chicken pasta