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Creamy Chicken Pasta


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious creamy chicken pasta dish with a hint of taco seasoning.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, any color)
  • 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or rotini
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add diced chicken and minced garlic; cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add pasta and chicken broth; bring to a boil while stirring.
  5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream or cream cheese until melted. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish is great for a quick weeknight dinner.
  • Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg