One Pot Chicken Taco Pasta
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This one pot chicken taco pasta is a delicious, healthy dinner recipe that couldn’t be easier to make! Everything cooks in one pot for a quick dinner on a busy night.
I’m always looking for easy, healthy dinners for my family. My family loves tacos and pasta, so this one pot chicken taco pasta is a natural fit for us. It’s a hearty and delicious meal that everyone enjoys.
I like how this dish gets creamy without any cheese or milk. Since the pasta doesn’t get drained, the starch from the pasta thickens the final product naturally.
Chicken Taco Pasta Tips
Pasta: Wheat pasta and gluten-free pasta both work well in this recipe. Short pasta works best here.
Toppings: You can get creative with toppings like cilantro, extra salsa, green chilies, grated cheese, sour cream, and avocado. Anything you’d put in a taco would be delicious with this dish.
Storing Leftovers: Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Other Recipes to Try
I also love these Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup, salmon pasta, and chicken mushroom casserole recipes for a quick dinner on a busy night. And try this chili roasted butternut squash for a healthy side dish to go along with this pasta.
One Pot Chicken Taco Pasta
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tbs olive oil divided
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 yellow pepper chopped
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 12 oz pasta gluten-free or whole wheat
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans
- 3 scallions diced
- Cilantro, salsa, grated cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat half the olive oil and saute the onion for a couple minutes over medium heat. Add the peppers and continue cooking for a couple more minutes, until the vegetables are crisp tender. Remove most of the the peppers and onion from the pot and set aside.
- Add the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and add the chicken. Cook over medium heat, stirring regularly until just cooked through (about 6 to 8 minutes). Season with the taco seasoning.
- Put the peppers and onions back in the pot with the chicken. Add the broth, pasta, salsa, and beans. Add additional water to just cover the ingredients if needed (about a cup). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for 10 minutes (or more/less depending on how long your pasta takes to cook). Stir occasionally and test the pasta during the last few minutes.
- Serve immediately with topped with scallions, cilantro, extra salsa, and grated cheese (if desired), or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat when ready to serve.
Approximate Nutrition Info
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Chicken Taco Pasta Recipe Price Breakdown
This recipe costs a total of $11.49 to make, or $1.44 per serving. Try this easy taco pasta dish for a delicious comfort food meal that’s healthy, too. Even picky eaters will enjoy this kid-friendly meal.
Loved it. My picky daughter actually said it tasted great. Shocker!
I love me a one pot burrito bowl with rice, so I can tell already that your one pot taco pasta is right up my alley! Talk about a delicious last minute dinner!