Name: Southwest Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup); 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 cups (476 g) heavy cream; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 can (4 ounces) green chiles; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed; 1 can (8.69 ounces) corn kernels, drained; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced, reserving some for garnish; sour cream, for garnish; cilantro, optional for garnish; salt, to taste

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

40m

This Southwest Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender chunks of chicken, penne pasta, and a creamy, spicy sauce with black beans, corn, and green chiles for a deliciously bold and comforting meal. Topped with sour cream and fresh cilantro, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Chicken Pasta

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Servings: 8

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16 ounces penne pasta

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 1 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

2 cups (476 g) heavy cream

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1-2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained

1 can (4 ounces) green chiles

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (8.69 ounces) corn kernels, drained

1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced, reserving some for garnish

sour cream, for garnish

cilantro, optional for garnish

salt, to taste

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

866kcal

43%
Fat

41g

2%
Saturated Fat

19g

0%
Carbohydrates

82g

4%
Fiber

8g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

42g

2%
Cholesterol

159mg

7%
Sodium

732mg

36%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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