Chicken Taco Pasta
Craving tacos and pasta? This creamy Chicken Taco Pasta is incredibly flavorful! Enjoy tender chicken and pasta shells smothered in a zesty, cheesy sauce with a hint of spice. It's a quick, one-pan meal with a flavor everyone will love.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes or salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta shells see note
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- fresh herbs to garnish
Instructions
- First, add the chicken cubes to a large skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Once browned on all sides, add in the other tablespoon of butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Then, add in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in the pasta shells. Boil for 7 to 8 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.
- Turn the heat down to very low. Then, add in the shredded cheese. Stir until melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Finally, top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve!
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey, pork, chicken, or beef.
- You can use any type of pasta shells you prefer. If you are gluten free, use gluten free shells.
- If desired, replace the whole milk with half and half. We do not recommend skim milk since it is too thin.
- The longer this cooks, the thicker the sauce will become.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsChicken Taco PastaAmount Per ServingCalories 422 Calories from Fat 216% Daily Value*Fat 24g37%Saturated Fat 13g81%Trans Fat 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 140mg47%Sodium 874mg38%Potassium 681mg19%Carbohydrates 43g14%Fiber 0.3g1%Sugar 4g4%Protein 46g92%Vitamin A 805IU16%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 391mg39%Iron 3mg17%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.