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One-Pot Green Chile Chicken Pasta

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 31, 2018
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This delicious, cheesy green chile pasta comes together in one pot and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

One-Pot Green Chile Chicken Pasta

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup medium green salsa verde (from 16-oz jar)
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 8 oz uncooked penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Diced tomatoes, sliced green onion, if desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender and starting to brown. Stir in garlic; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Step 
    2
    Add water, salsa verde, green chiles, uncooked pasta and taco seasoning mix; heat to simmering. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 13 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has been absorbed.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese until melted. Stir in chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until heated through. Top with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese, the cilantro, tomatoes and green onion before serving.

Nutrition

440 Calories
20g Total Fat
25g Protein
40g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
75mg
26%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
280mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
10%
Sugars
3g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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