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Southwest Chicken Pasta

Delicious Southwest Chicken Pasta in Just 30 Minutes

This quick and easy Southwest Chicken Pasta combines zesty flavors with penne for a dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For the Protein
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Leftover or rotisserie chicken saves time.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers Any color for sweetness and texture.
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or frozen.
  • 1 can Black Beans Canned beans for quick prepping.
For the Spices
  • 1 tsp Cumin Essential for Tex-Mex flavor.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust according to heat preference.
  • to taste Salt Basic seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Basic seasoning.
For Creaminess & Garnish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Optional for lighter dish.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Optional for garnishing.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southwest Chicken Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped bell peppers and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate cooked chicken, corn, and black beans into the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Fold in the drained penne pasta into the skillet. Mix everything together, cooking for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning based on taste preferences and consider making it vegetarian by swapping protein options.

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