30 MINUTE TACO PASTA SKILLET
Don't stress this holiday season! Whip up this easy 30 minute Taco Pasta for dinner. All your favorite Mexican flavors mixed with pasta & made in one pan!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 582kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (more if needed)
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 2 cups bell peppers, yellow, red and/or orange, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 10 oz Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
- 4 oz can green chiles
- 8 oz Rotini or our favorite pasta
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15.5 oz black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken and toss with half of the taco seasoning. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat.
- Add onions and peppers, tossed with remaining taco seasoning, and cook until vegetables are slightly charred. If the pan gets too dry, add remaining olive oil.
- Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Stir in seasoned chicken and heat for 2 minutes. Remove contents to bowl.
- To the skillet, add chicken broth, milk that has been combined with cornstarch, diced tomatoes and green chilies, additional green chiles, dry pasta and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until pasta is cooked to your liking.
- Add back in the chicken and vegetables and stir.
- Turn broiler on.
- Top taco pasta with shredded cheese and place under broiler until cheese has melted and is nice and brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Great for Meal Prep
This recipe makes at least 6 servings. Since my family is now only the 2 of us I like to divide into servings and place in plastic containers. You can refrigerate for 4-5 days and take out when you want a quick hot lunch or hectic weeknight dinner. Just pop in the microwave for a few minutes and voila - instant meal! By the way, this also freezes well and keeps several months.Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2075IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 4.4mg
