Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac

30 mins
Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. 4Add diced chicken, season with taco seasoning and salt, and cook for 5–6 minutes, until fully cooked.
  5. 5Add diced chicken, season with taco seasoning and salt, and cook for 5–6 minutes, until fully cooked.
  6. 6Add diced chicken, season with taco seasoning and salt, and cook for 5–6 minutes, until fully cooked.
  7. 7Stir in the dry pasta, chicken broth, milk, and salsa.
  8. 8Stir in the dry pasta, chicken broth, milk, and salsa.
  9. 9Stir in the dry pasta, chicken broth, milk, and salsa.
  10. 10Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  11. 11Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  12. 12Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  13. 13Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  14. 14Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  15. 15Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  16. 16Lower heat and stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
  17. 17Lower heat and stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
  18. 18Lower heat and stir in both cheeses until melted and creamy.
  19. 19Stir in sour cream until fully combined.
  20. 20Stir in sour cream until fully combined.
  21. 21Stir in sour cream until fully combined.
  22. 22Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  23. 23Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  24. 24Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  25. 25Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
  26. 26Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
  27. 27Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni or small pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions

Equipment

large deep skilletDutch oven