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Crockpot chicken taco pasta

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Taco Pasta for Cozy Family Nights

A comforting and creamy Crockpot Chicken Taco Pasta that brings vibrant flavors of taco night to your slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can be substituted with frozen chicken or beans
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Mix choose spicy or mild variety
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies Rotel works great
  • 1 can Canned Corn can use frozen corn
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans rinsed to remove excess sodium
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter option
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese substitute with any meltable cheese
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Small Pasta e.g., elbow macaroni, penne, or rotini
For Fresh Toppings
  • Fresh Toppings cilantro, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Layer the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes with green chilies, canned corn, and black beans. Gently stir the ingredients to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  3. Once the cooking time is up, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks. Mix in the cream cheese until melted.
  4. Incorporate the small pasta into the creamy chicken mixture. If thick, add more broth. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  5. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, and jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable. Add more spices to enhance flavor or use different cheeses.

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