Description
Chicken Taco Pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines the flavors of classic tacos with comforting pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in boiling, salted water, then drain and set aside.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add diced chicken breast, and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink.
- Add the taco seasoning to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the black beans, corn, and salsa into the skillet, stirring well and cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the drained pasta and half of the shredded cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Melt the remaining cheese on top, covering the skillet for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use different types of pasta or cheese for variations. This dish is versatile and allows for customization with available ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, taco pasta, quick dinner, easy recipe, one skillet