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creamy taco mac

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Sarah Ziegler
@sugarsweet101
Seneca, IL

I Just found this recipe on pintrest yesterday. I tweaked it a little bit to use up what I had, and make it a little healthier. It was a total hit. Sorry I couldn't upload a photo, I couldn't find the cord for my camera but I assure you it is easy on the eyes.

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy taco mac

  • 1 lb
    ground chicken
  • 8 oz
    whole wheat rotini pasta
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 14 oz
    caned rotel tomatoes, drained
  • 3 oz
    reduced fat cream cheese
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 sm
    onion/ i used a yellow onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    ground pepper to taste

How To Make creamy taco mac

  • 1
    Cook pasta, drain, and set aside.
  • 2
    In the mean time add your olive oil to a saute pan and add onion caramelize on medium heat, then add ground chicken and cook on medium high heat until no longer white.
  • 3
    Mix in garlic and cook for about 1 min. Then add the tomatoes,chili powder, and paprika. simmer over medium-high heat for 5 min.
  • 4
    stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and water. stir until cheese is melted.
  • 5
    simmer over medium-low heat 3-5 min. Then Enjoy!
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