Mexican Chicken Pasta

Name: Mexican Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp . chili powder; 2 tsp . cumin; 1 tsp . salt; 1/2 tsp . black pepper; 1/4 tsp . cayenne; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness; 4 Tbsp . olive oil, divided; 1 small red onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 can whole-kernel corn, drained; 1 (8 oz.) brick 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into 8 squares; 1/2 cup milk; 1 can black beans, drained; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced; 12 oz . dried pasta (I used penne), cooked in generously-salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions; optional toppings: additional cilantro and avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream

This creamy Mexican chicken pasta overflows with fantastic flavor, made all the better with a healthier cream sauce.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 Tbsp . chili powder
2 tsp . cumin
1 tsp . salt
1/2 tsp . black pepper
1/4 tsp . cayenne
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
4 Tbsp . olive oil, divided
1 small red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can whole-kernel corn, drained
1 (8 oz.) brick 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into 8 squares
1/2 cup milk
1 can black beans, drained
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
12 oz . dried pasta (I used penne), cooked in generously-salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions
optional toppings: additional cilantro and avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, tortilla strips, sour cream

Steps

In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne until combined. Take half of the seasoning mixture and set it aside.
Take the other half, and sprinkle it evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes. Then slice into thin strips and set aside.
Meanwhile, return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the red onion, tomatoes, corn and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cream cheese and milk gradually, stirring constantly until the cheese melts completely. (And also be sure that they cheese does not burn on the bottom of the skillet.) Stir in the remaining seasoning mixture, black beans, and cilantro until combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat, then gently stir in the avocado and pasta. Serve immediately with additional toppings if desired.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients Rp 4.300

Per Serving Rp 1.075/serving

🏠 Save ~Rp 8.600 compared to buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit Price	Subtotal
. chili powder	1 tbsp	Rp 8.000/100g	Rp 1.200
. cumin	2 tsp	Rp 70.000/kg	Rp 700
. salt	1 tsp	-	-
. black pepper	0.5 tsp	-	-
. cayenne	0.25 tsp	-	-
boneless	2	-	-
. olive oil	4 tbsp	-	-
red onion	1 small	-	-
garlic	3 cloves	-	-
grape or cherry tomatoes	2 cups	Rp 12.000/kg	Rp 2.400
whole-kernel corn	1 can	-	-
	1	-	-
milk	0.5 cup	-	-
black beans	1 can	-	-
chopped cilantro	0.25 cup	-	-
avocado	1 large	-	-
. dried pasta	12 oz	-	-
optional toppings	-	-	-