Cheesy Skillet Taco Pasta - this pasta dish is absolutely scrumptious! An easy, cheesy, and quick meal that will not only be on your table in 30 minutes, but be a repeat to your table time and again.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 417kcal
Ingredients
1/2tbsp. olive oil
1/2cupwhite oniondiced
1tsp. minced garlic2 cloves
1bell peppersdiced
1lb. ground chicken
Salt & pepperto taste
1jalapenossliced (optional)
10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies1
2 3/4cupsunsalted chicken broth
2tsp. chili powder
2tsp. ground cumin
1tsp. garlic powder
1/2tsp. onion powder
3cupswhole grain rotinior pasta of choice
1/2cup0% plain greek yogurt
1 1/2cupshredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place a cast iron (or oven-safe pan) over medium heat with 1/2 tbsp. olive oil. Once the olive oil is heated, add the diced onion, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Saute 3-4 minutes.
As the onions caramelize, add the ground chicken, salt and pepper, and remaining seasonings. Stir well and break up the chicken as it cooks.
Once the chicken has cooked through, add the sliced jalapeños (optional), diced tomatoes, chicken broth and pasta. Bring to a boil, stir very well and lower temperature to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook 10-15 minutes or until the pasta has softened. Allow for there to be some remaining liquid from the broth.
As soon as the pasta is cooked, mix in 1/2 cup greek yogurt and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Once the cheese has been mixed throughout and melted- top with remaining cheese and jalapeno pepper slices. Place the skillet into the oven for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. If you do not have an oven-safe skillet/pan, then spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until cheese has melted.