One Pot Creamy Salsa Verde and Lime Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Salsa Verde and Lime Chicken Pasta is a fun twist on a comforting and easy meal. Everything cooks in one pot to yield a creamy pasta dish that your entire family will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings to 6 servings

Calories 675kcal

Author Spoonful of Flavor

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 large red bell pepper chopped into small pieces
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup salsa verde or tomatillo salsa
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded Roth Ultimate Mac & Cheese cheese blend
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
zest from one lime
avocado and cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper; set aside.
In a 12" pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Add chicken to pan and cook until brown on both sides. Add uncooked pasta, bell pepper, chicken broth and salsa. Stir then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 22 minutes. Uncover and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, lime juice and lime zest. Stir until cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh avocado chunks and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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