Tex Mex Chicken Pasta

This Tex Mex chicken pasta is loaded with flavour and extra cheesy while keeping things light. It’s just the perfect healthy comfort food meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

• 300 g pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 g unsalted butter
• 450 g chicken breast, diced
• 1 medium red onion, finely diced
• 1 red pointed pepper, sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon medium chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 50 g frozen sweetcorn
• 200 ml single cream
• 75 g light cheddar, grated
• Handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of pasta to a...: Bring a large pot of pasta to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
2. 2Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large,...: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan and melt the butter in it over medium heat.
3. 3Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-6...: Add the chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes or until slightly golden.
4. 4Stir in the red onion and red pointed...: Stir in the red onion and red pointed pepper and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens.
5. 5Add the garlic and cook for another minute...: Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. 6Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin and...: Stir in the chilli powder, ground cumin and dried oregano and cook for another minute.
7. 7Next, add the tomato paste and chicken stock...: Next, add the tomato paste and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
8. 8Stir in the sweetcorn, then add the single...: Stir in the sweetcorn, then add the single cream and allow the sauce to bubble for another minute. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well.
9. 9Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then...: Stir in the cheddar until it melts, then add the fresh parsley, season to taste and serve immediately.