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Healthy Taco Pasta

Published: Aug 3, 2020 · Modified: Dec 24, 2024 by Megan

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Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make!

Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This easy taco pasta recipe combines the best of two food worlds - Mexican and Italian. If you love pasta and you also love Mexican flavors, this recipe is definitely for you!

It's such a goodie and one you'll want to make on repeat. I know your family will love it! It pairs wonderfully with my black bean dip recipe and creamy salsa!

You can find more healthy recipes in my low-calorie cookbook too!

Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Taco Pasta

This low calorie pasta recipe uses chickpea pasta as a healthier, higher protein and gluten free pasta alternative to white or whole wheat pasta. I always recommend using plant based pastas wherever possible. It's a simple weight loss swap!

Ground chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, salsa and spices combine with the pasta for a delicious and filling meal.

It comes together in less than 30 minutes and easy to customize with whatever veggies, protein, salsa and spices you have on hand.

Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

What You Need

  • Ground Chicken or ground turkey or ground beef
  • Chickpea Rotini or pasta of choice
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Zucchini
  • Salsa
  • Cumin, Chili Powder, Paprika, Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

How To Make Taco Pasta

Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat and adding the extra virgin olive oil, red bell pepper and zucchini.

Cook the ingredients for 4 minutes until slightly tender then add the ground chicken breast. Using a spatula, break up the chicken breast as it cooks 7-8 minutes.

While the chicken cooks, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook until al dente then drain and set the pasta aside.

Next add the seasonings, salsa and pasta to the skillet with the chicken and veggies and stir together.

Cook another 5-7 minutes until the pasta absorbs the liquid from the salsa.

I recommend using a chunky salsa for this recipe as it will stick to the pasta and prevent it from being runny. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

This recipe is easy to make substitutions with.

Feel free to swap out the chicken for ground turkey or ground beef, add different veggies, more or less salsa and to adjust the heat from the spices as you wish.

It's highly adaptable and will still turn out just as good!

More Health Pasta Recipes

  • Cottage Cheese Mac n Cheese
  • Healthy Monterrey Chicken Pasta
  • Cottage Cheese Alfredo
  • Healthy Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Healthy Taco Pasta

Megan Olson
Healthy Taco Pasta is a low calorie dinner made with chickpea pasta, chicken, vegetables and salsa. High in protein and fiber, this family approved meal is healthy and easy to make! Gluten Free + Low Calorie
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb ground chicken breast or ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 oz chickpea pasta rotini
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup salsa sugar free
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup low moisture cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the extra virgin olive oil, red bell pepper and zucchini. Cook 4 minutes until tender then add the ground chicken breast. Break up the chicken breast with a spatula as it cooks 7-8 minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
  • Add the seasonings, salsa and pasta to the skillet with the chicken and veggies. Stir to combine and cook together another 5-7 minutes until the pasta absorbs the salsa then add the shredded cheese, stir, remove from the stove and serve!

Notes

  • Use taco seasonings instead of the spices as a substitute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 37gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 977mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1507IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 6mg
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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Melissa says

    January 29, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    What is the serving size? Can you add that to your recipes please?

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    • Megan says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:58 am

      All my recipes already have the serving size listed at the top of the recipe card before the ingredients. This one is 4 servings so 1/4 of the recipe equals one serving.

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