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Busy schedules need easy dinner recipes like a delicious chicken alfredo pasta that is made in just one pot! The bonus with this easy chicken alfredo recipe is that it has yummy taco seasoning added in for an extra punch of flavor.

Chicken alfredo pasta is one of our absolute favorite meals. This recipe makes it super easy to get a delicious and crazy flavorful pasta dinner on the table quickly. We kick the traditional one pot chicken alfredo up a couple of notches on the flavor scale with some taco seasoning for a pasta dinner no one can resist.

Overhead photo of bowl of One Pot Taco Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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My husband and I were talking about different pasta dinner ideas recently because our kids love pasta but it is so easy to get bored with the same spaghetti casserole or spinach artichoke pasta all the time. We all love tacos and pasta so decided to combine them and create this one pot pasta recipe.

Pieces of taco chicken alfredo pasta on fork

Ingredients for Taco Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt, Pepper, and Taco Seasoning
Butter
Penne
Chicken Broth
Heavy Cream
Cheeses – Mexican Blend and Cotija
Diced Tomatoes

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What kind of pasta works best for one pot pasta recipes?

For this recipe, I think penne pasta is the perfect shape. You could also do a rigatoni but I’d stay away from longer pastas like fettucine or spaghetti because I find they stick together a lot when doing one pot pastas.

We always make this as a taco chicken alfredo pasta but you could totally just turn this into an easy one pot alfredo recipe without the chicken. It would still be delicious with the combination of Mexican inspired flavors.

One Pot Taco Chicken Alfredo Pasta in White Bowl with napkin to lower left corner

What to Serve with One Pot Taco Pasta

Flat lay photo of one pot taco chicken alfredo pasta with bowl of tomatoes, napkin and fork

More Great Pasta Dinner Ideas

One Pot Taco Chicken Alfredo Pasta

You only need one pot and small amount of time to create the perfect chicken alfredo pasta with flavors of the southwest.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
Salt and Pepper
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
2 Tablespoons butter
8 ounces penne
14 ounces chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
3 Tablespoons grated cotija cheese

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper and taco seasoning. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,, Salt and Pepper, 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning, 2 Tablespoons butter
Stir in chicken broth and pasta. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is al dente.
14 ounces chicken broth, 8 ounces penne
Whisk in remaining 1 Tbsp butter and heavy cream. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Stir in shredded cheese and diced tomatoes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese,, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Serve topped with grated cotija cheese.
3 Tablespoons grated cotija cheese