Description
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish featuring a spicy queso sauce and protein-rich ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, drained
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked chicken, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the queso cheese sauce and heat until warm.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- Stir to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder.
- Serve with tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: spicy queso protein pasta