Description
This one-pan wonder brings the bold flavors of tacos to your dinner table in pasta form. Juicy chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa come together with taco seasoning for a zesty kick. Finished with melted cheddar and pepper jack, and optionally topped with crunchy tortilla chips, it’s a fast, hearty meal that feels like a fiesta in a skillet.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (penne or rotini works well)
1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup salsa
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup crushed tortilla chips (optional topping)
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook chicken until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and coat well.
Add pasta, salsa, corn, black beans, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until pasta is cooked and most liquid is absorbed.
Stir in cheddar and pepper jack until melted and creamy.
If desired, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 490
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 33g