Spicy Skillet Chicken Pasta: Fiery Fusion Delight!

The added protein from black beans adds a fibre boost and also allows you to use less ground chicken in this budget conscious variation on the traditional taco supper.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½(12 ounce) packageNO YOLKS® Broad Noodles

  • ½poundlean ground chicken or turkey

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • ½cupchopped green bell pepper

  • ½cupfrozen corn kernels

  • 2teaspoonschili powder

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • 1cupmild or medium salsa

  • 1cupcanned no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed

  • ¾cupsodium-reduced chicken broth

  • ½cupShredded Cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and low fat sour cream

Cooking Directions

  1. Prepare the noodles according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, brown the chicken with the onion, green pepper, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a large, deep nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the salsa, black beans, and broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the cooked noodles until coated. Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream and additional salsa to garnish individual bowls at the table.

Tips

Tips:

Substitute extra lean ground beef for the chicken.

For a spicier dish, use hot salsa and add hot sauce or hot pepper flakes to taste.

Replace the chili powder and cumin with 4 teaspoon (20 mL) taco seasoning.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g
10%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
721mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
55g
20%
Dietary Fiber
8g
30%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
29g
Vitamin C
23mg
114%
Calcium
155mg
12%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
638mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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