Cheesy Chicken Taco Chili Pasta

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    496 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

Cheesy Chicken Taco Chili Pasta

This Cheesy Chicken Taco Chili Pasta has taco flavors, tons of salsa, some beans, and all the cheese. It’s my ideal meal for many reasons including the fact that it’s all made in 1 pot.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 10- ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 14- ounce can black beans
  • 1 8- ounce jar chipotle salsa
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces pasta shells
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a large shallow enamel skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and break it up with the back of a wooden spoon while cooking until no pink remains. Add the taco seasoning to toast the spices and stir to combine. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, salsa and Swanson Chicken Broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in the pasta and simmer, until pasta is cooked through.
  3. Remove pot from heat, sprinkle the cheese on top (allow to melt if desired) and garnish with herbs

Notes

  • Want to make this vegetarian? Swap out the chicken for another can of black beans and use vegetable broth.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1454mg (61%) Potassium 1001mg (29%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1159IU (23%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1454mg 61%
Potassium 1001mg 21%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1159IU 23%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 232mg 23%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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