How to Make Sonora Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a hearty pasta dish, and when it's made with tender chicken and flavorful southwestern ingredients, it's even better. Sonora Chicken Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of a tomato-based sauce with the savory goodness of grilled chicken. This recipe is a perfect option for a family dinner or a casual get-together with friends, and it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
  • 10 ounces sour cream
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ bunch green onions, diced
  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • In a medium saucepan, heat drained black beans over medium heat; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt cheese and sour cream.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and place in a bowl.
  • Add hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste to cheese sauce when melted; mix well.
  • Spoon sauce over pasta and top with beans, tomatoes, green onions and chicken; serve.
  • Nutrition

    765 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1062mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 494mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 932mg