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Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne
Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 596 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning click for recipe
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth together.
- Add the taco seasoning, mix together then add the sour cream.
- Add the shredded chicken.
- Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, cook the penne pasta in boiling water.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the Mexican Chicken Cheesy Sauce.
- Toss together, remove from heat and serve.
- Top with cilantro, green onions or red pepper flakes for a little extra kick of flavor, spice and color!
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Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken. The spicy, cheesy sauce is so good on its own, you could definitely do it without chicken! Also, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Gluten Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta, such as corn or rice penne.
Nutrition Information
Calories
596kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
970mg
(40%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1136mg
(23%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 596
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 596kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1136mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.