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One Pan Southwest Chicken Alfredo Penne

One Pan Southwest Chicken Alfredo Penne

The ultimate comfort food is here! This One Pan Southwest Chicken Alfredo Penne is creamy, zesty, and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender chicken, flavorful spices, and pasta into one satisfying meal. Make it tonight and enjoy a delicious family dinner!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 8 ounces dry penne pasta (½ box)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 7 ounces canned corn (about ½ can, drained and rinsed)
  • 7 ounces canned black beans (about ½ can, drained and rinsed)
  • 7 ounces canned diced tomatoes (about ½ can, drained and rinsed)
  • 0.5 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Grater
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.
  2. Toss in the chicken cubes and brown each side for about 1-2 minutes. You don't have to cook the chicken completely through, but enough so they are almost cooked.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and continue cooking for another minute.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and taco seasoning, and season with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the dry penne pasta and bring to a light boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add in canned corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine. Cover and allow to cook for about 20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  7. Just before serving, stir in your Parmesan cheese and garnish with either chopped cilantro or parsley.

Notes

  • Drain and rinse: the corn and black beans before using. They can be quite salty if not rinsed.
  • Fresh or frozen: You can also use frozen or fresh corn.
  • Bean variation: I like to make this with black beans, but red kidney beans would work great too.