Description
Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta is a delicious and effortless one-pot meal that brings the flavors of tacos to your dinner table. Creamy pasta mingles with zesty taco spices, juicy chicken, and melted cheese, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work while you relax. This recipe is as customizable as it is flavorful, so feel free to make it your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop any desired veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle with taco seasoning.
- Add Rotel tomatoes and chicken broth; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 4 hours).
- After cooking, shred the chicken using two forks, then mix in uncooked elbow macaroni and cream cheese until combined.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until pasta is tender. Sprinkle cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg