Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

It’s official y’all, (and I don’t use y’all very often, so you know I mean business 😉 ) my recipe for Buffalo Chicken Cheesy Penne has officially surpassed Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Skewers as the most popular recipe of all time on the blog!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

What’s not to love, it’s spicy, creamy, quick and easy! That’s why I re-made the classic dish with a Mexican twist!

Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Ingredients

Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning (click for recipe)
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts (boil or pressure cook 1 lb of chicken and shred)
  • 8 oz uncooked penne pasta

Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth together. Add the taco seasoning.

Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta

Mix together, then add the sour cream.

Mexican Pasta Cheese Sauce

Add the shredded chicken.

Mexican Chicken Cheese Sauce

Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, cook the penne pasta in boiling water.

Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the Mexican Chicken Cheesy Sauce.

Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Recipe

Toss together, remove from heat and serve.

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

Top the Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne with cilantro, green onions or red pepper flakes for a little extra kick of flavor, spice and color!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

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Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

This recipe also makes great leftovers! It may or may not be one of those recipes that I don’t share because I want to eat leftovers of it all week. Yeah, it’s that good!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!
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Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne

Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheesy Penne Pasta is a simple recipe that is quick and easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese, hot sauce and chicken broth together.
  • Add the taco seasoning, mix together then add the sour cream.
  • Add the shredded chicken.
  • Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cook the penne pasta in boiling water.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add to the Mexican Chicken Cheesy Sauce.
  • Toss together, remove from heat and serve.
  • Top with cilantro, green onions or red pepper flakes for a little extra kick of flavor, spice and color!

Notes

  • Vegetarian Option: Omit the chicken.  The spicy, cheesy sauce is so good on its own, you could definitely do it without chicken! Also, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Gluten Free Option: Use gluten-free pasta, such as corn or rice penne.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 596kcal (30%)Carbohydrates 47g (16%)Protein 27g (54%)Fat 34g (52%)Saturated Fat 17g (85%)Cholesterol 139mg (46%)Sodium 970mg (40%)Potassium 474mg (14%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 5g (6%)Vitamin A 1136mg (23%)Vitamin C 14mg (17%)Calcium 123mg (12%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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