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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in the pasta and simmer, until pasta is cooked through.
- Remove pot from heat, sprinkle the cheese on top (allow to melt if desired) and garnish with herbs
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Notes
- Want to make this vegetarian? Swap out the chicken for another can of black beans and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.