Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta Recipe

Recipe By Gimme Some Oven

This creamy Mexican chicken pasta overflows with fantastic flavor, made all the better with a healthier cream sauce.

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25minstotal
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20minsCook
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Ingredients for Creamy Mexican Chicken Pasta Recipe

  • 1/4 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.13 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.06 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 inch boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 small red onion, diced
  • 3/4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/4 brick 1/3 less fat cream cheese, cut into 8 squares
  • 0.13 cup Milk
  • 1/4 can black beans, drained
  • 0.06 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 3 ounce dried pasta , cooked in generously salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions
  • As required optional toppings: additional cilantro and avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream
Nutrition
value
440
calories per serving
20 g Fat15 g Protein83 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Carbs
    83g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    83g
  • Protein
    15g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    20g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    122mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    627mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    38mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    24mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    105mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    239mg
  • Selenium
    4mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Gimme Some Oven