Description
A quick one-pot weeknight dinner featuring ground turkey, whole wheat rotini pasta, and bold taco flavors with a creamy, cheesy finish. Each serving delivers 36 grams of protein, making it a satisfying and family-friendly comfort meal.
Ingredients
1 lb Lean ground turkey (93/7)
8 oz Whole wheat rotini pasta
1 packet Reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 (14.5 oz) can Canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 oz Reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
1 tsp Garlic powder
To taste Salt and pepper
For garnish Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the turkey. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed
- Add seasoning and tomatoes. Stir in the taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute
- Add pasta and broth. Pour in the whole wheat rotini and chicken broth. Stir everything together. Bring to a boil
- Simmer until tender. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pasta should be al dente
- Make it creamy. Remove from heat. Stir in the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until melted and smooth
- Serve immediately. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Enjoy your High Protein Taco Pasta (36g per serving) hot
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth melting.
Stir frequently while simmering to prevent sticking.
Let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and certified gluten-free taco seasoning.
To double the recipe, double all ingredients and use a larger pot; cooking time remains similar.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: high protein, taco pasta, ground turkey, one pot, weeknight dinner