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Creamy Southwest Chicken Pasta with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Creamy Southwest Chicken Pasta

Casey Rooney
This creamy Southern Chicken Pasta is what happens when two incredible cuisines collide: Italian and Tex-Mex! You get this amazing, flavorful, comforting bowl of goodness...and it's ready in about 30 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian, Tex-Mex
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. penne pasta or your favorite pasta shape!
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb. chicken breast or thighs, cut into small, bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning store-bought or make your own!
  • 1 cup onion, diced one medium onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced (about 4-5 cloves) the best garlic chopper!
  • 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can tomatoes with green chilies such as Rotel
  • 15 oz can of corn, drained can also use 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup heavy cream can sub half and half
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, salsa, lime juice, extra cheese, avocado.

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    Coat your chicken pieces with taco seasoning.
  • Cook Chicken: While the pasta is cooking, add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp: 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
  • Cook Onions and Garlic: To the same skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. When the oil is hot add onions and cook for about 2 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring often.
  • Finish the Sauce: Add tomatoes, black beans, corn, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Finish: Stir in the pasta, chicken, and all of the juices from the plate! Stir, stir, stir until pasta is well-coated with the sauce. Garnish with all the toppings you like, or enjoy as-is!

Notes

Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
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Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1423mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 5.3gSugar: 6.3gVitamin D: 16µgCalcium: 246mgIron: 3mg
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