# Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac

This Cheesy Chicken Taco Mac is a zesty, comforting fusion of Tex-Mex and mac & cheese.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large deep skillet
- Dutch oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HmBXyMBVH/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f848fff6-fb9c-4249-a9b4-dfbb6cecb619
- Extracted: 2026-01-02

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