Description
Mexican Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and creamy one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and bow tie pasta in a rich, spicy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe blends southwest flavors with the comfort of pasta for a satisfying, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bites
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, undrained
Seasonings & Liquids
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 package taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons homemade
- 1 can chicken broth
Pasta & Dairy
- 8 ounce Farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook chicken and onions: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and diced onions. Cook over medium heat until the chicken is completely cooked through and the onions become soft and translucent, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Add beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, and seasoning: Stir in the drained black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, undrained corn, salsa, and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Add pasta and broth; simmer: Pour in the Farfalle pasta and chicken broth. Stir well to evenly distribute ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook pasta covered: Once boiling, cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let it cook for 15 minutes. The pasta will cook through and most of the liquid will be absorbed during this time.
- Mix in cheese: After the pasta is cooked, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Colby-Jack cheese over the skillet and stir well to melt and blend the cheese into the dish.
- Add sour cream: Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated, creating a creamy texture throughout the pasta and chicken.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the Mexican Chicken Pasta immediately and top each serving with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese for extra cheesy indulgence.
Notes
- Savor the creamy, spicy twist of Mexican Chicken Pasta, an easy and delicious meal ideal for busy nights and leftover lunches!
- Use homemade taco seasoning for a fresher flavor and to control sodium levels.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with thigh for juicier meat.
- Try adding fresh cilantro or sliced avocado on top for extra freshness.
- Make sure not to overcook the pasta to maintain a tender bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 19 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 37 grams
- Cholesterol: 102 milligrams
