Best 7 Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Recipes

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Tex Mex Chicken Pasta is a fun and flavorful dish that combines the best of two worlds: the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the comfort of classic pasta. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends or family. It is easy to make, and the ingredients are readily available at most grocery stores. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TEX-MEX CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti
Two 10 3/4-ounce cans cream of chicken soup
2 generous cups pulled rotisserie chicken (from about 1 large chicken)
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotles
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 poblano pepper, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp pepper jack cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, then drain.
  • Combine the spaghetti with the cream of chicken soup, pulled chicken, chicken stock, adobo sauce, seasoned salt, poblano pepper, bell pepper, onion and 1 1/2 cups of the pepper jack in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste, then stir.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 cup pepper jack. Bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Garnish with cilantro leaves before serving.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN PASTA



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For a very different treatment, the spicy chicken mixture is coated with a cream sauce and served over hot cooked linguine. "Sometimes I garnish this dish with fresh cilantro and crunchy fried tortilla strips," Nancy notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups Tex-Mex Chicken Starter
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Add the chicken starter and corn; heat through. Stir in cream and cheese. , Cook and stir over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Drain linguine; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

TEX-MEX PASTA



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After a recent surgery, I wasn't able to stock up on groceries. One night, I looked in my pantry and created this. The results were fabulous! -Michele Orthner, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, cook beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salsa, soup and 1/2 cup cheese; heat through. , Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

TEX MEX CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Make and share this Tex Mex Chicken Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by steph4spurs

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
4 cups chicken breasts, cooked and cubed (I use Precooked, cubed chicken in the freezer aisle)
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken and mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) package processed cheese, original flavor
1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet hot and spicy taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
3 cups spicy nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cook pasta per package instructions.
  • In a large skillet, combine cooked chicken, processed cheese, soup, salsa, taco seasoning, and sour cream. Heat on medium until cheese is melted and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Stir in cooked pasta. If too thick, add small amounts of pasta water until creamy. I usually add about 1 can of pasta water.
  • Transfer to a greased casserole dish.
  • Top with crushed chips.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until bubbly and chips have browned.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 1678.7, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 20.9

TEX-MEX CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This is a version of the famous King Ranch Chicken casserole. Careful, it packs a bit of heat!

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles
⅓ cup milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread corn chip crumbs over the bottom of the baking dish and press crumbs into place.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes, cream of chicken soup. cream of mushroom soup, green chiles, milk, sour cream, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Add chicken and cooked onion; stir to combine. Pour mixture over corn chips and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, 55 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1209.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX CHICKEN



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Let your slow cooker do the work! You can serve up this zesty chicken dish with peppers, corn, salsa and shredded cheese with or without hot cooked rice.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 6h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons flour
1 green pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 red pepper, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
1 cup frozen corn
1 ½ cups chunky salsa
1 cup KRAFT Tex Mex Shredded Cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with seasoning and flour in slow cooker. Stir in all remaining ingredients except shredded cheese; cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
  • Stir before serving. Top with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1152 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips for Making Tex-Mex Chicken Pasta:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. Tex-Mex cuisine is all about bold flavors, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is slightly firm to the bite.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is a delicate protein, so it is important to cook it until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really brings this dish together, so make sure to use a sauce that you love.
  • Top with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are all popular toppings for Tex-Mex chicken pasta.

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex chicken pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and customizable toppings, Tex-Mex chicken pasta is sure to please everyone at your table.

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