creamy taco mac

Name: creamy Taco Mac
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground chicken; 8 ounce(s) whole wheat rotini pasta; 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 14 ounce(s) caned rotel tomatoes, drained; 3 ounce(s) reduced fat cream cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1/4 cup(s) water; 1/2 small onion/ i used a yellow onion; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) ground pepper to taste

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Sarah Ziegler

Seneca, IL

Updated on Oct 8, 2013

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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prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
14 ounces caned rotel tomatoes, drained
3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup water
1/2 small onion/ i used a yellow onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground pepper to taste

How To Make creamy taco mac

Step 1

Cook pasta, drain, and set aside.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4

stir in the cooked pasta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and water. stir until cheese is melted.
Step 5

simmer over medium-low heat 3-5 min. Then Enjoy!
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