Description
A delightful fusion dish, this One Pot Taco Chicken Alfredo Pasta combines the flavors of tacos with creamy Alfredo sauce in a single pot for easy cooking and cleanup. Tender chicken, pasta, and a blend of cheeses create a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
Other Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chicken, brown for 5–6 minutes, then add taco seasoning.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in garlic, broth, cream, pasta. Simmer covered for 15–18 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cheeses, tomatoes, peppers. Cook until creamy. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken to save time—just stir it in after the pasta is cooked.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Pairs well with a simple green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
