Crispy Chicken Burrito Pasta (Print Version)

Cheesy one-pan pasta with zesty burrito flavors and golden crispy chicken pieces.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Seasoning

01 - 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1 lb cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Pasta and Sauce Base

10 - 10 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 small red onion finely diced
13 - 1 red bell pepper diced
14 - 2 garlic cloves minced
15 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes drained
16 - 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
17 - 1 cup frozen corn
18 - 1½ cups chicken broth
19 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
20 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
21 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
22 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnishes

23 - 2 spring onions sliced
24 - Fresh cilantro chopped
25 - Sour cream and lime wedges for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine chicken pieces with smoked paprika cumin chili powder garlic powder onion powder salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl toss until evenly coated
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat add seasoned chicken cook until golden brown and cooked through approximately 6-8 minutes transfer to plate and reserve
03 - Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to same skillet sauté diced red onion and bell pepper 3-4 minutes until softened add minced garlic cook 1 minute until fragrant
04 - Stir in drained diced tomatoes black beans and frozen corn combine thoroughly
05 - Pour in chicken broth bring to simmer add uncooked pasta stir well cover skillet cook 12-14 minutes stirring occasionally until pasta reaches al dente consistency and most liquid absorbed
06 - Reduce heat to low stir in half of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted return reserved chicken to skillet mix gently
07 - Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over surface cover 2 minutes until melted or place under broiler briefly for golden crispy topping
08 - Top with sliced spring onions chopped cilantro serve with dollops of sour cream and fresh lime wedges

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chicken gets incredibly crispy and seasoned while the pasta soaks up all those zesty burrito flavors
  • Its a complete meal in one pan with protein, carbs, and veggies all mingling together
  • The melted cheese on top creates this golden crust that everyone fights over
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the canned tomatoes or the pasta will end up too soupy
  • The pasta continues cooking after you remove it from the heat, so pull it when its slightly firmer than you want
  • Broiling at the end creates that restaurant-style cheese crust but watch it closely
03 -
  • Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so they all cook at the same rate
  • Let the cheese topping rest for 5 minutes before serving so it sets up nicely
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