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Cheesy Taco Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground chicken
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Small yellow onion chopped
  • 1-2 jalapenos, seeds removed & minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 Cup taco seasoning
  • 4 Cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 Oz egg noodles
  • 10 Oz can enchilada sauce
  • 2 Cups Shredded Monterey jack or pepper jack cheese
  • 1 Cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • chopped cilantro or chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan or a pot over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken/turkey along with the diced onion & jalapeno. Stir in the garlic powder & taco seasoning. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Cook for about 12 minutes, until the poultry is cooked through and lightly browned. 
  • Add the chicken broth, egg noodles, & enchilada sauce to the pot. Stir well. Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down to low. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 25 minutes. 
  • Combine the two different kind of shredded cheese. Stir 2 cups of the cheese into the pasta and turn off the heat. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese over top & garnish with cilantro or green onions, if desired.