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One Pot Creamy Chicken Taco Pasta
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Enjoy this warm, comforting One Pot Creamy Chicken Taco Pasta. It captures the bright flavors of tacos with a wonderfully smooth, non-greasy sauce. It is simple to make in one pot, making cleanup easy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup (low fat option works well)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk (use 2% or whole milk for best creaminess)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced avocado, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, undrained Ro-tel, and the cream of chicken soup. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pot.
  7. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Stir in the milk and the rinsed black beans. Cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until the sauce is creamy and melted.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use low-sodium chicken broth.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more milk or broth until you reach your desired consistency.
  • We found that using low-fat cream of chicken soup keeps the sauce light but still satisfyingly creamy.

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