Description
Mexican Chicken Pasta is a flavorful, creamy, and spicy one-pot dish combining tender chicken, black beans, corn, and bow tie pasta cooked in a zesty tomato and salsa sauce. Topped with melted Colby-Jack cheese and sour cream, this easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, undrained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 package taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 8 ounces Farfalle pasta (bow tie pasta)
- 1 can (about 14.5 ounces) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook Chicken and Onion: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and diced onion, cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through and the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, Salsa, and Seasoning: Stir in the drained black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, undrained corn, salsa, and taco seasoning. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Add Pasta and Broth: Add the farfalle pasta and the can of chicken broth into the skillet. Stir to mix evenly and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer to Cook Pasta: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let everything simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove the lid, add 1 cup of the shredded Colby-Jack cheese, and stir well to melt and incorporate it into the pasta mixture.
- Mix in Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream until the pasta is creamy and smooth.
- Serve with Remaining Cheese: Serve the pasta immediately, topping each portion with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese for extra cheesiness.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for busy weeknights or preparing leftovers for lunches.
- For a spicier kick, use a hot salsa or add chopped jalapeños.
- You can substitute Colby-Jack with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese as preferred.
- Feel free to add fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice on top for added freshness.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the pasta with gluten-free pasta of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 calories
- 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
