Name: Mexican Chicken Pasta recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs diced; 425g canned corn kernels drained; 1 red capsicum diced; 35g taco seasoning; 2 tbs tomato paste; 1 cup water; 500g pasta

by brindlegirl Last updated on 07/09/2019

If you love tacos and Mexican food, then you will love this easy chicken pasta. A hit with all ages! - brindlegirl

Ingredients

500g chicken thighs diced
425g canned corn kernels drained
1 red capsicum diced
35g taco seasoning
2 tbs tomato paste
1 cup water
500g pasta

Method

Step 1

Add chicken pieces to a greased frypan or saucepan and fry until browned.
Step 2

Add corn kernels, capsicum and taco seasoning mix to chicken, stir over a low heat for 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add tomato paste and water, then bring to the boil.
Step 4

Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is tender.
Step 5

Meanwhile cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
Step 6

Add cooked pasta to chicken mixture and combine to heat through.