One Pot Mexican Skillet Pasta
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.84 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups salsa, homemade or store-bought
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
Step 2
Stir in pasta, salsa, chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in tomato, corn and black beans, and gently toss to combine. Stir in cheese until melted through, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Serve immediately, topped with avocado and cilantro.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Feel free to use ground beef or ground chicken depending on your preference.
It's completely customizable with your favorite veggies.
Try using jalapeno Monterey Jack cheese for a spicier flavor.
