Description
Crockpot Chicken Taco Pasta is a delicious fusion of taco flavors and creamy pasta, perfect for any busy weeknight or family gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, zesty taco seasoning, and comforting pasta, all simmered in a slow cooker for maximum flavor with minimal effort. Simply toss all the ingredients into your crockpot, and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. The result? A hearty meal that everyone will love! Customize your serving with fresh toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or cilantro to elevate the dish even further. Perfect for meal prep or leftovers, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 oz taco seasoning mix
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 15 oz canned corn
- 15 oz canned black beans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz small pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), drained corn, and rinsed black beans. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Incorporate uncooked pasta into the mixture. If needed, add more broth to ensure it’s mostly submerged.
- Cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg